Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One who advocates preservation, especially of natural areas, historical sites, or endangered species.
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- noun A person who
advocates for thepreservation of natural or man-made landmarks.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun someone who advocates the preservation of historical sites or endangered species or natural areas
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Examples
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One only need look at Amboseli National Park in Kenya to see what the "preservationist" ethic can do to an entire ecosystem.
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One only need look at Amboseli National Park in Kenya to see what the "preservationist" ethic can do to an entire ecosystem.
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Bristling at the term "preservationist," the Ramblers articulated their quest in manifestoes that appeared in album booklets, along with detailed song explications, always honoring the sources.
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There is also a tendency with such thinking to view the natural world as immutable and unchanging; a "preservationist" outlook which is silly as nature is always changing, whether humans "do" anything or not.
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Incoming Trustee, Andrew Cavanaugh, who has declared himself a "preservationist," has vowed to preserve St. Pauls, thereby ignoring the vast majority of residents who voted to demolish the building and stop the bleeding of taxpayer money.
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Incoming Trustee, Andrew Cavanaugh, who has declared himself a "preservationist," has vowed to preserve St. Pauls, thereby ignoring the vast majority of residents who voted to demolish the building and stop the bleeding of taxpayer money.
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The self-described "preservationist" said he doesn't have a plan yet for the old school, but he has decided it is worth saving.
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Larrison calls himself a "preservationist" who wants future generations to see what kept yesteryear's kitchens percolating.
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As a film historian, author, documentary film maker, preservationist, and long-time champion of the silent cinema -- Brownlow's importance cannot be overestimated.
Thomas Gladysz: Oscar-Winner Kevin Brownlow Continues His Labour on Behalf of Cinema's Past
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The British documentary filmmaker, preservationist and author is the first and only film historian to have won an Academy Award.
Thomas Gladysz: Oscar-Winner Kevin Brownlow Continues His Labour on Behalf of Cinema's Past
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