conservationist
/kɑnsɝvˈeɪʃənɪst/
conservationist
English
Noun
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Definition
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.
Etymology
From conservation + -ist.
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."
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