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

This groundbreaking photographic evidence provides critical data for conservationists, as the species is classified as a California Species of Special Concern and near threatened globally. —Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026

Although conservationists hail the resurgence as a success, crediting state and federal protections, some ranchers are concerned. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

These images are intended to assist conservationists and researchers in identifying rare species in the field and supporting future biodiversity studies. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026

Planners and conservationists can use it to maintain wildlife movement alongside development across Florida and beyond. —Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

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)