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

That insight can help conservationists time and target their restoration efforts without damaging or sacrificing the species in the process. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026

However, conservationists are pushing ahead with new ways to protect the dwindling monarch population. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

To conservationists in Armenia, Aren’s remarkable cross-border trek is a small sign of progress in protecting the endangered Caucasian leopard. — Eric Niiler, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Wagner plays Jane, a wildlife conservationist who helps a father and daughter navigate an unexpected Arctic adventure after their holiday cruise goes off course. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 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)