conservationist
UK/,kәnsә'veiʃәnist/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A person who works to protect the natural environment
自然保护主义者；环保人士
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconservationtogether, with
+
-istserve; keep, guard, watch over
=conservationist
conservation + -ist ('one who') = a person devoted to conservation. Points back to conservation.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Conservationists are fighting to save the rainforest.