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preservationist
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pres·er·va·tion·ist  (przr-vsh-nst)
n.
One who advocates preservation, especially of natural areas, historical sites, or endangered species.

preser·vation·ism n.

preservationist
a person who is concerned with or active in the preservation of wildlife, historical sites, natural habitats, and other features of the environment.
See also: Environment
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.preservationist - someone who advocates the preservation of historical sites or endangered species or natural areas
crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer - a disputant who advocates reform
Translations
preservationist [ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃənɪst] ndéfenseur m du patrimoine
preservation order n (British)arrêté m de classement


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The meeting was attended by the conservationists--boaters and fishermen--one representative from a local tackle retailer, and the preservationists who essentially want the entire park to be a no-take zone.
Preservationists who want to spare the Royal Poinciana Playhouse continue to take their cause to local officials, who are countering with a declaration that language in a ballot measure to save the building may not be valid.
 
 
 
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