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Conservationist vs. Environmentalist: What's the Difference?

Conservationist and Environmentalist Definitions

Conservationist

One that practices or advocates conservation, especially of natural resources.

Environmentalist

Advocacy for or work toward protecting the natural environment from destruction or pollution.

Conservationist

A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.

Environmentalist

The theory that environment rather than heredity is the primary influence on intellectual growth and cultural development.

Conservationist

Someone who advocates for these actions.
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Environmentalist

One who advocates for the protection of the environment and biosphere from misuse from human activity through such measures as ecosystem protection, waste reduction and pollution prevention.

Conservationist

Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution

Environmentalist

One who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group.

Environmentalist

Of, or relating to environmentalism.

Environmentalist

Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution
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