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

Berry was awarded the 2010 National Humanities Medal by then-President Obama for his achievements as a poet, novelist, farmer and conservationist. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The nocturnal parrots with their owl-like faces remain critically endangered, conservationists say. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Throughout the journey, the conservationist, television host and executive producer encounters black bears, alligators and native fish while documenting active wildlife rescue and conservation efforts. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Officials claim the change would improve forest management and wildfire prevention, while conservationists warn of environmental harm. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 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)