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Conservationists

Verb / ˌkɑ:nsɜ:ˈveɪʃʌnɪsts / Another word for conservationists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conservationists are people who work to protect the environment and wildlife.

Synonyms & similar words

conservationist environmentalist environmentalist ecologist preservationist naturalist

Example sentences

  1. The conservationists planted new trees to help the forest grow.
  2. The conservationists rescued sea turtles that were stuck in fishing nets.
  3. The conservationists worked to clean up the polluted river.
  4. The conservationists protested against the construction of a new highway that would destroy wildlife habitats.
  5. The conservationists organized a beach clean-up to remove trash from the shore.

Quotes

  • Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. - Aldo Leopold
  • The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem, it will avail us little to solve all others. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well - for we will not fight to save what we do not love. - Stephen Jay Gould

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