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conservationist

conservationist

22 5.5
A person who protects nature and animals from harm and pollution
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃənɪst/
translation icon : conservacionista
  • If this is the case, will the state continue to obstruct the conservationist objectives of the Maya Biosphere Reserve?
  • conservationists and biologists
  • Local conservationist
  • conservationist perspective

And they're overthrown by the Malthusians who are anti nuclear, whereas the earlier conservationists are pro nuclear.

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Examples

  • The conservationist organized a campaign to protect endangered species in the national park.

  • Obviously, life is not always fair, but conservationists should not make it less so.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Fortunately, however, conservationists stand a good chance of being able to influence decisions about roads.

    Academic text (1997)
  • As far as the state of Bahia was concerned, the conservationists had two important things to offer.

    Academic text (1997)
  • For these reasons, conservationists sought to mitigate the project's potential negative impacts instead.

    Academic text (1997)
  • For years, though, wildlife biologists, conservationists, and government officials had wrangled over how best to save the birds.

    Academic text (1999)
  • To assist in this chore, they enlisted the services of an American soil conservationist, Walter Clay Lowdermilk.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Wallace and other US wildlife biologists are working with researchers and conservationists in Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia to restore condors.

    Academic text (1999)
  • A dedicated conservationist, she spends her weekends cleaning up local parks and educating others about recycling.

  • As a passionate conservationist, he advocates for policies to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

Synonyms

environmentalist
vsconservationist
112 3.6

A person who works to protect nature and prevent pollution

is identical in meaning but is the more formal common label
eco
vsconservationist
  • Informal
66 4.9

A person who cares about protecting the environment

is a neutral, professional term for active environmental protection
preservationist
vsconservationist
10 7.2

A person who works to protect old buildings, natural areas, or wild animals

focuses specifically on environmental harm and exploitation rather than historical sites
tree hugger
vsconservationist
  • Offensive
9 8.2

A person who wants to protect trees and nature, sometimes used as an insult

is a neutral, respectable role without mocking or jocular tone
enviro
vsconservationist
  • UK
4 8.6

A person who cares about protecting the environment

is the formal occupation or role focused on protection work
greenie
vsconservationist
  • Slang
1 6.7

A person who works to protect nature and reduce pollution

is a neutral professional role rather than a friendly informal label
conserver
vsconservationist
1 4.0

A person or device that saves water and energy

is mainly about active advocacy and work to protect the natural environment
tree-hugging activist
vsconservationist
  • Informal
6.0

A person who tries to stop people cutting down trees

covers general protection work beyond tree-focused direct activism
eco-fanatic
vsconservationist
  • Offensive
8.1

A person who cares very much about protecting the environment and changes their life for it, sometimes too much

represents advocacy or work without implying excessive or extreme behaviour

Antonyms

39 5.5

A person or thing that causes great damage

22 4.2

A person or organization that makes air, water and soil dirty

How Environmental

greenie
  • Slang
1 6.7
conservationist
22 5.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

conservationist = conservation (transparent) = conservation + ist

Standard agentive suffix '-ist' is added to the noun 'conservation' to denote a person involved in conservation.

Etymology

The word conservationist comes from the verb conserve, which has old parts con- and servare that mean 'together' and 'to keep' or 'save'. The ending -ist means 'a person who', so a conservationist is a 'person who keeps or protects' the environment.