Conservationist: meaning, definitions and examples

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conservationist

 

[ ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental protection

A conservationist is a person who advocates for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife. Conservationists work to promote sustainable practices and policies that help maintain the health of ecosystems.

Synonyms

ecologist, environmentalist, naturalist

Examples of usage

  • Jane is a dedicated conservationist who spends her weekends volunteering at the local wildlife sanctuary.
  • The conservationist organization organized a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species.

Translations

Translations of the word "conservationist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conservacionista

🇮🇳 संरक्षणवादी

🇩🇪 Naturschützer

🇮🇩 konservasionis

🇺🇦 консерваціоніст

🇵🇱 konserwator przyrody

🇯🇵 自然保護活動家

🇫🇷 conservationniste

🇪🇸 conservacionista

🇹🇷 korumacı

🇰🇷 보호주의자

🇸🇦 محافظ على البيئة

🇨🇿 ochránce přírody

🇸🇰 ochranca prírody

🇨🇳 环保主义者

🇸🇮 naravovarstvenik

🇮🇸 náttúruverndarmaður

🇰🇿 табиғат қорғаушы

🇬🇪 ბუნების დამცველი

🇦🇿 təbiət mühafizəçisi

🇲🇽 conservacionista

Etymology

The term 'conservationist' originated in the late 19th century during a time of increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need to protect natural resources. Conservationists have played a crucial role in advocating for conservation laws, national parks, and wildlife protection. The modern conservationist movement continues to grow in response to ongoing threats to the environment.

See also: conservation, conservatism, conservative, conservatively, conservator, conserve, conserving.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,612, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.