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conservationist
This term describes an individual dedicated to the stewardship of the natural world. It carries a positive, proactive connotation, suggesting a commitment to sustainability and the prevention of species extinction or habitat loss. While often used in professional contexts to describe scientists or policymakers, it also applies to grassroots activists and volunteers.
In contemporary usage, the term is frequently contrasted with "industrialist" or "developer" in political and environmental debates. It implies a philosophy of preservation—keeping nature in its original state—or conservation, which involves the sustainable management of resources for future generations.
Meanings
Examples
The dedicated conservationist spent years tracking the rare snow leopard in the mountains.
I want to become a conservationist to help save the coral reefs from bleaching.
As a lifelong conservationist, she refused to use any single-use plastics in her home.
You should talk to a conservationist if you want to learn how to restore this land.
The early conservationists of the nineteenth century fought to establish the first national parks.
Maybe I could make a difference as a conservationist in the rainforest.
Maybe I could make a difference as a conservationist in the rainforest.
The local conservationist warned the city council about the impact of the new highway on wildlife.
He is a renowned conservationist known for his work with endangered primates.