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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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They include the late Barbara Capitman, a preservationist who led the effort to get protective status for the neighborhood’s art deco buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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

“This to me is a landmark that defines the entire neighborhood of East Hollywood,” said James Dastoli, a preservationist who nominated the property and spoke at the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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




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