Conservationist vs. Environmentalist

Conservationist vs. Environmentalist — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Conservationist and Environmentalist

Conservationistnoun

A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.

Environmentalistnoun

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

Conservationistnoun

Someone who advocates for these actions.

Environmentalistnoun

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

Conservationistnoun

someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution

Environmentalistadjective

Of, or relating to environmentalism.

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Environmentalistnoun

someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution