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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On January 27, Heather McAdams—who is known for her work as a cartoonist, filmmaker and country music preservationist, and also participated in Chicago’s 1980’s experimental film scene—will speak with curator Sophie Cavoulacos.
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
To tell this story through images, Feiler drove more than 25,000 miles, photographed 105 schools and interviewed dozens of former students, teachers, preservationists and community leaders in all 15 of the program's states.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
Like the Medici of East Hampton, Elizabeth Brockman was a preservationist and philanthropist who had helped save Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall and established the American Symphony Orchestra.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2024
In reality, this had more to do with social science and preservationist sentiments than public safety.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 10 July 2024
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
To tell this story through images, Feiler drove more than 25,000 miles, photographed 105 schools and interviewed dozens of former students, teachers, preservationists and community leaders in all 15 of the program's states.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
Like the Medici of East Hampton, Elizabeth Brockman was a preservationist and philanthropist who had helped save Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall and established the American Symphony Orchestra.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2024
In reality, this had more to do with social science and preservationist sentiments than public safety.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 10 July 2024
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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