conservationist
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- anticonservationist noun
- proconservationist adjective
Etymology
Origin of conservationist
First recorded in 1865–70; conservation + -ist
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Early nesting birds have lost eggs, and conservationists warn spring may bring noticeably fewer butterflies and insects as floodwaters have swept away eggs and overwintering larvae.
From BBC
Supporters of the development say it generates jobs and tax revenue, while conservationists fear the developments may stifle the very spectacle hundreds of thousands of tourists visit to see each year.
He echoed conservationists' concerns that "a single major event could be catastrophic".
From BBC
Giant tortoises are roaming the Galápagos island of Floreana for the first time in more than 180 years, in what conservationists have called a "hugely significant milestone".
From BBC
Initially, the government said that would include the Martabe gold mine, which conservationists have regularly accused of environmental damage.
From Barron's
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