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preservationist

[prez-er-vey-shuh-nist] / ˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃə nɪst /
NOUN
conservationist
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NOUN
environmentalist
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“That’s Mecca,” said Ted Barrow, a skateboarder and architectural preservationist who has defended the fountain at public hearings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Jamaica is "unprepared to cope effectively" with major storms, Dr Patricia Green, an architect and preservationist based in Kingston told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

And like Riki Rachtman and Matt Pinfield — the beloved MTV hosts of his youth — Givens has grown into the role of rock ‘n’ roll preservationist and celebrity in his own way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

“Elections were such a big deal, they were an all day affair,” says King, who began her career as a historic preservationist.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2024

In the meantime, Tchir is continuing his role as digital preservationist, documenting the stories of long-ago Olympians on his personal project.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2024