Word
conservationist
Phoneticscon·ser·va·tion·ist, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌkɑnsɝˈveɪʃənɪst/
UK/kˌɒnsəvˈeɪʃənˌɪst/
Countable noun Ecology
Definition
n. a person who works to protect and save nature, like animals, forests, and clean water. They want to make sure these things stay healthy for the future.
n. a person who advocates for or practices the protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife. Often involved in environmental science or policy to prevent extinction and habitat loss.
Examples
“The conservationist spent years protecting the local bird population.”
“A dedicated conservationist recently started a campaign to stop the construction of a dam that would destroy the river's ecosystem.”
“While some critics argue for economic development, the conservationist maintains that preserving the rainforest is the only way to ensure long-term biodiversity and carbon stability for the region.”
Examples
simple
“The conservationist spent years protecting the local bird population.”
contextual
“A dedicated conservationist recently started a campaign to stop the construction of a dam that would destroy the river's ecosystem.”
complex
“While some critics argue for economic development, the conservationist maintains that preserving the rainforest is the only way to ensure long-term biodiversity and carbon stability for the region.”
Real-World Examples
“The discovery has given conservationists new hope for the species and opened up the possibilities of where more can be found.” “The future of endangered species across the world could be affected unless the government brings in new laws soon, to make it easier to transfer animals around the globe, conservationists say.” “As vulture populations continue to fall across the region, conservationists have been searching for communities where these birds are not hunted, feared or exploited.” “It has since been revised by a stakeholder group of farmers, agri-food representatives, conservationists and environmental groups.” Etymology
From conservation + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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