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

During public comment before the vote, some preservationists expressed support for the sale, but others asked the city for more transparency and open discussion before a decision on the sale was finalized. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Historic preservationists oppose project Historic KC, a historic preservation group, has publicly opposed the data center proposal. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Why preservationists fought Excelsior Club’s demolition The decision to tear the building down has sparked sharp tension with local historians. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Scheurell is a historic preservationist who has worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and lives in the Bryn Mawr Historic District. — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preservationist

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