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conservationist|kɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst|
[f. conservation + -ist.]
A proponent or advocate of conservation, esp. one who advocates the conservation of natural resources and amenities. Also attrib. or as adj.
1870J. S. Mill Lett. (1910) II. 251 Now, at the expense of what pre-existing energy has this force been generated? The conservationists are obliged to say, out of potential energy. 1922Encycl. Brit. XXX. 102/2 The most ardent of the conservationists failed to recognize the urgent importance of conserving the salmon and halibut fisheries. 1962Times (Standard Bank Suppl.) 12 Oct. p. vii/1 The conservationist who put the conservation of veld life before human welfare had no hope of success. 1969Guardian 12 Aug. 2/5 The conservationists are afraid that the noise of the aircraft..will seriously affect both the peace and the ecology of the park. 1969N. W. Pirie Food Resources ii. 69 The conservationists fear that many at present wild species will become extinct. 1970Nature 18 July 225/2 ‘Conservationist’ opposition to the construction of nuclear power plants is slowing the building programme. |