conservationist

noun

con·​ser·​va·​tion·​ist ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 

: a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources

Examples of conservationist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilderness works closely with African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board, who jointly manage Akagera National Park, to support essential conservation initiatives, including predator monitoring, invasive plant management, and educational programs for the next generation of conservationists. —Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025

Irwin, the Australian conservationist, and his dance partner Witney Carson completed the first perfect individual score of the season, nabbing 40 out of a possible 40. —Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025

Irwin, the youngest child of late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, has fast become a fan favorite, charming viewers with his affable temperament and his surprisingly sharp dance moves. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

After nine long weeks of near misses, the curse has finally been broken by wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, with social media personality Dylan Efron, influencer Alix Earle, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt close behind. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

conservation + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conservationist

• educationist
• integrationist
• isolationist
• segregationist
• assimilationist
• creationist

Kids Definition

conservationist

noun

con·​ser·​va·​tion·​ist ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəst 

: a person who is in favor of conservation especially of natural resources (as forests)