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 558-acre preserve was named after conservationist John Muir and proclaimed a national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. — Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

But community members are looking forward to the county approving the purchase contract and donation, calling it a victory for neighbors, hikers and conservationists. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 July 2026

For a decade, off-roaders, conservationists, agencies and locals built a Western Mojave travel plan that protected habitat while keeping the land open. — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026

Next, the conservationist and zookeeper discussed their physical appearances. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 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)