Conservationists

/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of conservationist; multiple people who work to protect and preserve natural environments and resources.

Etymology

From 'conservationist' plus the simple plural '-s.' The plural form reflects the growth of conservation as a field, with professional conservationists now working globally in various capacities.

Kelly Says

Organizations like The Nature Conservancy employ thousands of conservationists using cutting-edge science—modern conservation is increasingly a specialized profession rather than an amateur pursuit.

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