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recreationist

[ rek-ree-ey-shuh-nist ]
/ ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃə nɪst /
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noun
a person who advocates that national parks, seashores, lakes, etc., be preserved in their natural state for recreation, farming, or scientific study.
a person who frequently enjoys outdoor recreation, as camping and hiking.
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Origin of recreationist

First recorded in 1900–05; recreation + -ist
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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.

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