preservationist

noun

pres·​er·​va·​tion·​ist ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 

: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)

Examples of preservationist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Historic status won’t protect it Neighborhood and preservationist groups have, for years, attempted to save the Jeserich Building and other buildings on that corner, including the limestone Ward building, built in 1905, from demolition by developers. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025

Should the exhibit ever face scrutiny or calls for change, Coard said the ATAC has a plan that includes real estate lawyers, preservationists, architects and activists. —Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025

This year, the fair is honoring Helen Storrow, the philanthropist and preservationist who helped shape its home cooking programs and championed simple, farm-to-table recipes. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025

Instead, the agency worked with the architect’s family, the community and preservationists to come up with a design that incorporates the Yellow Cab building into its architectural plans. —La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preservationist

• conservationist
• educationist
• integrationist
• isolationist
• segregationist
• assimilationist
• creationist