Conservational

/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting conservation; concerned with preserving natural resources, environments, or cultural heritage.

Etymology

From 'conservation' (the noun form of conserve, from Latin 'conservatio') plus the adjective suffix '-al.' This creates an adjective describing anything connected to the practice of conservation.

Kelly Says

Conservational policies differ from political conservatism—it's possible to be progressive politically while deeply conservational about the environment.

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