preservationist
noun
pres·er·va·tion·ist
ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)
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They’re also typically affiliated with more preservationist-groups like the Sierra Club.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
When the Navy proposed tearing it down, a coalition of environmentalists, preservationists and veterans formed the Save Hangar One Committee and fought back hard enough to keep it standing.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
The uncertain future of the landmark building has divided the congregation and raised alarm bells for preservationists who have seen generations of Atlanta’s historic buildings razed and redeveloped.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people, including architects and preservationists, signed up to speak at the March commission meeting.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
When the Navy proposed tearing it down, a coalition of environmentalists, preservationists and veterans formed the Save Hangar One Committee and fought back hard enough to keep it standing.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
The uncertain future of the landmark building has divided the congregation and raised alarm bells for preservationists who have seen generations of Atlanta’s historic buildings razed and redeveloped.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people, including architects and preservationists, signed up to speak at the March commission meeting.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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