Conservationist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conservationist is a noun meaning A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.
Meaning
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.
More Meanings
- Someone who advocates for these actions.
Example Sentences
Over the past two years, particularly in 2018, Network Rail has come under fire about its approaches to trackside tree-felling across its 52,000-hectare estate. Conservationists accused it of wanton destruction.
Word Forms
- conservationists
Synonyms for conservationist
Depending on context, synonyms include environmentalist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include environmentalist, conservative, curator, conservancy, conserving, conservator.
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