preservationism

pres·er·va·tion·ist

[prez-er-vey-shuh-nist]
noun
a person who advocates or promotes preservation, especially of wildlife, natural areas, or historical places.

Origin:
1925–30; preservation + -ist

pres·er·va·tion·ism, noun
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preservationist

noun
someone who advocates the preservation of historical sites or endangered species or natural areas 
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Preservationism is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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