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preservationist

[prez-er-vay-shuh-nist] / ˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃə nɪst /
NOUN
conservationist
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NOUN
environmentalist
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Its position stemmed from a declaration made by preservationist Alison Hoagland, who lives in Washington DC and serves on the trust's board of trustees.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

A preservationist group that is challenging it urged the justices to stop the project now, no matter that it is partially built.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

For Marsak, who spends his time researching old L.A., giving lectures, serving as an Angels Flight operator and working with local preservationist groups, Hylen’s work fills an important gap in L.A.’s past.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 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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