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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.

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preser·vation·ism n.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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 [ˌprɛzə^rˈveɪʃ^ənɪst] n → défenseur m du patrimoine
preservation order n (British) → arrêté m de classement