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)
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Back home, Trump’s decision to demolish the White House East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom has sparked backlash from preservationists and architectural experts.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Others disagree with White House position on demolition Some historic preservationist and past members of the National Capital Commission argue the ballroom designs should have been submitted for review before the tear down began.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Others disagree with White House position on demolition Some historic preservationist and past members of the National Capital Commission argue the ballroom designs should have been submitted for review before the tear down began.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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