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conservationism

conservationism

6.4
A belief in protecting old buildings, artworks, and cultural places
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃənɪzəm/
translation icon : conservacionismo
  • Thanks to local conservationism, the old theater was saved from being demolished.

Examples

  • Many communities value conservationism to maintain their historic buildings and cultural sites.

  • The museum's conservationism ensures that ancient artifacts are protected for future generations.

  • Don't forget conservationism!

  • What is conservationism?

  • The museum's conservationism ensures that ancient artifacts are protected for future generations.

  • Many communities value conservationism to maintain their historic buildings and cultural sites.

  • Thanks to local conservationism, the old theater was saved from being demolished.

Synonyms

conservation
vsconservationism
117 3.5

Protecting and carefully managing nature and natural resources

applies mainly to cultural heritage and man made objects

Antonyms

neglect
100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

demolishment
5.7

The act of destroying something so it is completely ruined

Surface Forms

conservationism singular
conservationisms plural

Morphology

conservationism = conservation (transparent) = conserve + ation + ism

The word is a straightforward formation from 'conservation' plus '-ism', meaning a doctrine or practice centered on conservation.

Etymology

Conservationism comes from conserve, which means 'to keep safe', and the ending -ism, which means 'a belief or practice'. So conservationism is the practice of protecting cultural things like old buildings, artworks, and monuments for future generations.