preservationist

noun

pres·​er·​va·​tion·​ist ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce preservationist (audio)
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: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)

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But other preservationists and activists have been working to revive the dormant theater. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 31 July 2026 The Brownsville home of late Miami civil rights activist Enid Pinkney, the historian and preservationist who was a fierce advocate for empowering and preserving Black communities, is being flipped. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Historic preservationists oppose project Historic KC, a historic preservation group, has publicly opposed the data center proposal. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Why preservationists fought Excelsior Club’s demolition The decision to tear the building down has sparked sharp tension with local historians. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservationist

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1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of preservationist was in 1927

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