The difference between Environmentalist and Preservationist

When used as nouns, 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, whereas preservationist means a person who advocates for the preservation of natural or man-made landmarks.


Environmentalist is also adjective with the meaning: of, or relating to environmentalism.

check bellow for the other definitions of Environmentalist and Preservationist

  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.

  1. Preservationist as a noun:

    A person who advocates for the preservation of natural or man-made landmarks.