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

Swim through bioluminescent seas, sleep in deserts with poets, wake in rainforest dawns with conservationists, and travel north into polar silence. —Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

But conservationists say those boundaries are arbitrary and don't account for newer threats like climate change. —Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Yet the magic of Bisate Reserve extends far beyond the misty mountains—from stunning nature trails on breathtaking vistas, to a soulful trek to the former research station of legendary conservationist Dian Fossey, and the chance to climb a dormant volcano. —Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

The research provides insight about which cheetahs thrived in the region most recently, helping conservationists avoid introducing animals that may be poorly suited to the environment. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 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)