conservationist

[kon-ser-vey-shuh-nist]

noun

1. a person who advocates or promotes conservation, especially of natural resources.

conservationist

/ ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who advocates or strongly promotes preservation and careful management of natural resources and of the environment

Other Word Forms

• anticonservationist noun
• proconservationist adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conservationist¹

First recorded in 1865–70; conservation + -ist

Example Sentences

For example, it could help address concerns California wildlife officials have had that stars bred in captivity might have the disease and carry it into wild waters if they are moved, conservationists said.

From Los Angeles Times

The first thing the wildlife conservationist did after nailing the routine was run to hug his sister, Bindi Irwin, who was in the audience along with other family and friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Closed to the public, Vantara has drawn criticism from wildlife activists and conservationists for numerous reasons including the unsuitability of the region's hot and dry climate for some of the animals.

From BBC

Rare wildlife habitats could be pushed "beyond the point of no return" by large solar farm developments, conservationists have warned.

From BBC

At the National Nature Reserve adjoining Moccas Park, conservationists are putting oaks at the heart of an effort to restore the landscape.

From BBC

Related Words

• environmentalist