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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The preservation was overseen by multi-disciplinary artist and preservationist Bill Brand.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Dozens of preservationists gathered near flagpoles on the plaza for the evening event.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Raymond, a quadriplegic for over a decade, has spent years as Chairman of the Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners, taking on the city's staunch preservationists.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
After facing backlash from preservationists, the business duo sold the residence to the Claramonte family.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Dozens of preservationists gathered near flagpoles on the plaza for the evening event.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Raymond, a quadriplegic for over a decade, has spent years as Chairman of the Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners, taking on the city's staunch preservationists.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
After facing backlash from preservationists, the business duo sold the residence to the Claramonte family.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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