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conservationism

conservationism

5.6
A belief in protecting nature, especially plants, animals, and water
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃənɪzəm/
translation icon : conservacionismo
  • Through educational programs, they promote conservationism to raise awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife.

Examples

  • But the GOP is a group of RINOs that do not define conservationism in the same way we do and loathe the real conservative section of the party.

    Blog text (16)

  • As conservationism and other environmental histories have readily shown, environmentalism is not automatically aligned with Native causes and can just as readily oppose them.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Many scientists advocate for conservationism to ensure future generations can enjoy a healthy planet.

  • The local community organized a clean-up event as part of their commitment to conservationism and preserving natural habitats.

Synonyms

conservation
vsconservationism
117 3.5

Protecting and carefully managing nature and natural resources

is a belief or practice focused on protecting the environment from harm or depletion
environmentalism
vsconservationism
10 4.2

Care and action to protect nature from pollution and harm

focuses on belief and practice of protecting nature and resources rather than activism

Antonyms

pollution
255 2.7

Harmful substances in the air, water, or soil that damage health and nature

exploitation
20 4.3

Using land or natural resources to make goods and money

How Environmental

conservationism
5.6
indifference
71 4.6

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 belief in protecting nature and natural resources like water, forests, and animals.