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conservationist

[kon-ser-vey-shuh-nist] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃə nɪst /
NOUN
environmental activist
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"Revoking permits is not immediately a win," said Panut Hadisiswoyo, a conservationist and orangutan specialist.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

TR was conservative and progressive, internationalist and nationalist, conservationist and hunter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

"Similar to how we perform first aid for people, we are doing it for the manuscripts," the internationally trained conservationist explains over a video link.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Robert Irwin, son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, has been crowned this year's winner of Dancing with the Stars, a decade after his older sister Bindi won the same title.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

In science, we watch a documentary about Rachel Carson, the conservationist who wrote a book called Silent Spring.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein