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Definition of preservationism - 2 dictionary results

pres⋅er⋅va⋅tion⋅ist

  [prez-er-vey-shuh-nist]
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–noun
a person who advocates or promotes preservation, esp. of wildlife, natural areas, or historical places.
Origin:
1925–30; preservation + -ist

Related forms:
pres⋅er⋅va⋅tion⋅ism, noun
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pres·er·va·tion·ist   (prěz'ər-vā'shə-nĭst)   
n.  One who advocates preservation, especially of natural areas, historical sites, or endangered species.
pres'er·va'tion·ism n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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