recreationist
a person who advocates that national parks, seashores, lakes, etc., be preserved in their natural state forrecreation, farming, or scientific study.
a person who frequently enjoys outdoor recreation, as camping and hiking.
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How to use recreationist in a sentence
In Pinch of Dirt, McKenzie mostly shares meandering thoughts from her travels and reporting notebook, but she’s also an avid reader and includes links that help readers think through the changing politics of being a recreationist.
Like Ours, gear brands sell a version of the outdoors that offers escapism and entertainment for recreationists with money to spend.
Recreationists of all political stripes often find common ground when it comes to the urgency of protecting our land, air, and water—even during a high-stakes election year.
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