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

But conservationists and some Arizona state officials say the move is a a veiled attempt at profiting off the country’s most pristine landscapes. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Tourism businesses, sheriff’s offices and conservationists see the road project as needlessly damaging to the iconic Texas park, where few cross the border. — Jake Spring, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Andre said the conservationists have followed Toñi for years and know her and her family. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Travelers can rent snorkel gear for a few dollars, which helps support Gayan, a local conservationist dedicated to protecting the sea turtles. — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 15 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)