conservationist

noun

con·​ser·​va·​tion·​ist ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce conservationist (audio)
: a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources

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Scientists and conservationists have worked to counter the fear. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The weekend consists of marine science talks mixed with social events with fellow snorkelers, divers, and ocean conservationists. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced Sunday that Burton would be posthumously inducted into the California Hall of Fame in December, joining 166 other figures important to California’s history, including conservationist John Muir and sculptor Ruth Asawa. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025 The plan was lauded by conservationists for striking a balance between habitat protections for pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, elk, and mule deer while still allowing significant fossil-fuel and renewable-energy developments. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conservationist

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conservationist was in 1870

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“Conservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservationist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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conservationist

noun
con·​ser·​va·​tion·​ist ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəst How to pronounce conservationist (audio)
: a person who is in favor of conservation especially of natural resources (as forests)

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