preservationist
Americannoun
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Origin of preservationist
1925–30; preservation ( def. ) + -ist
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The name change was also criticized by Kim Cooper, who leads historical tours of Los Angeles with her company Esotouric and considers herself a preservationist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
A preservationist, he said, ought to be able to claim a similar legal interest “in physically viewing, appreciating, and studying a historic building as it is.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Its position stemmed from a declaration made by preservationist Alison Hoagland, who lives in Washington DC and serves on the trust's board of trustees.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Elections were such a big deal, they were an all day affair,” says King, who began her career as a historic preservationist.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2024
In the meantime, Tchir is continuing his role as digital preservationist, documenting the stories of long-ago Olympians on his personal project.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2024
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