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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Everyone loved the idea of a historic preservationist who specialized in neon.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Founded by contemporary art collectors and preservationists Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, the hotel was born as part of a revitalization of the area, as well as to foster a deeper appreciation of contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The move sparked protest from preservationists, and the city ultimately refused to issue a demolition permit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit challenging the ballroom faces its first key test on Tuesday as a federal judge in Washington weighs a request from historic preservationists to immediately put a halt to construction.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2025
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Founded by contemporary art collectors and preservationists Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, the hotel was born as part of a revitalization of the area, as well as to foster a deeper appreciation of contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The move sparked protest from preservationists, and the city ultimately refused to issue a demolition permit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit challenging the ballroom faces its first key test on Tuesday as a federal judge in Washington weighs a request from historic preservationists to immediately put a halt to construction.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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