Preserver: meaning, definitions and examples

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preserver

[ prɪˈzɜːvər ]

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food preservation

A preserver is a substance used to prevent food from spoiling, such as salt, sugar, or vinegar.

Synonyms

conservator, preservative

Examples of usage

Salt is a common preserver used in pickling.
Sugar acts as a preserver in jams and jellies.

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person who preserves or maintains something

A preserver is someone who works to protect or maintain something, such as a historical site or tradition.

Synonyms

conservator, protector

Examples of usage

She is a dedicated preserver of traditional folk music.
The museum relies on volunteers as preservers of local history.

Translations

Translations of the word "preserver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preservador

🇮🇳 संरक्षक

🇩🇪 Bewahrer

🇮🇩 penjaga

🇺🇦 зберігач

🇵🇱 konserwator

🇯🇵 保護者 (ほごしゃ)

🇫🇷 conservateur

🇪🇸 conservador

🇹🇷 koruyucu

🇰🇷 보호자 (보호자)

🇸🇦 حافظ

🇨🇿 ochránce

🇸🇰 ochranca

🇨🇳 保护者 (bǎohù zhě)

🇸🇮 ohranjevalec

🇮🇸 verndari

🇰🇿 сақтаушы

🇬🇪 დამცველი

🇦🇿 qoruyucu

🇲🇽 conservador

Word origin

The word 'preserver' originated from the verb 'preserve', which comes from the Latin word 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'. The concept of preserving food dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations using various methods to prevent food spoilage. The term evolved to also include the idea of preserving traditions, cultures, and historical sites.