preservationist
Definitions
A person who advocates for the protection and maintenance of historical buildings, sites, or artifacts.
An individual dedicated to the conservation of natural resources, wildlife, or the environment.
Examples
The local preservationist fought tirelessly to prevent the demolition of the historic downtown theater.
As a dedicated preservationist, she spent her weekends documenting endangered plant species in the valley.
Synonyms
conservationist environmentalist protector custodian guardian defender of heritage
Antonyms
destroyer developer exploiter despoiler modernizer opponent of conservation