The difference between Conservationist and Environmentalist

When used as nouns, conservationist means a person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species, whereas environmentalist means 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 is also adjective with the meaning: of, or relating to environmentalism.

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  1. Conservationist as a noun:

    A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.

  2. Conservationist as a noun:

    Someone who advocates for these actions.

  1. Environmentalist as a noun ([[medicine]], [[social sciences]]):

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

  2. Environmentalist as a noun:

    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

  1. Environmentalist as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to environmentalism.

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