conservationist
noun/ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃənɪst/
Frequency rank: #17,082 most common English word
Meaning
a person who works to protect and preserve the natural environment and wildlife.
Example sentence
The dedicated conservationist spent years protecting endangered species in the rainforest.
Synonyms & related words
- environmentalist
- naturalist
- preservationist
- ecologist
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