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What is another word for Conservationist? – 104 Conservationist Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    environmentalist ecologist preservationist naturalist wildlife advocate green activist sustainability expert nature lover outdoorsman conservation advocate wildlife conservationist eco-warrior tree hugger greenie environmental activist nature conservationist wildlife preservationist earth scientist biologist zoologist botanist ecologist environmental scientist conservation biologist wildlife manager park ranger environmental advocate sustainability advocate eco-activist green campaigner

    Meaning of Conservationist

    A person who advocates or works for the protection and preservation of the natural environment and its resources.

    Definitions

    • A person who works to preserve and protect the environment and natural resources, especially in a professional or official capacity.
    • * A person who advocates for the conservation of natural resources, especially in a political or social context.

    Etymology of Conservationist

    The word "conservationist" has its roots in the Latin "conservare," meaning "to preserve" or "to keep safe."
    The term emerged in the late 19th century, as concerns about environmental degradation and resource depletion grew, and has since become a widely used term to describe individuals and organizations working to protect the natural world.

    Example Uses

    • The conservationist spent her career working to protect endangered species and their habitats.
    • * As a conservationist, he advocated for sustainable land use practices and reduced carbon emissions.
    • * The organization hired a team of conservationists to develop and implement a wildlife preservation plan.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    polluter destroyer exploiter despoiler ravager devastator annihilator wrecker vandal environmental villain eco-villain nature destroyer resource depleter waste producer litterer environmental neglecter conservation opponent anti-environmentalist eco-foe

    Related Nouns

    conservation environment nature wildlife ecosystem biodiversity sustainability ecology preservation protection resource habitat species planet earth green space park reserve sanctuary wilderness

    Related Verbs

    conserve preserve protect defend safeguard maintain restore rehabilitate manage regulate monitor enforce advocate campaign promote support sustain

    Related Adjectives

    environmental ecological green sustainable natural wild pristine untouched unspoiled preserved protected conserved restored rehabilitated eco-friendly nature-based wildlife-friendly earth-friendly