preservationist Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən.ɪst]
  • Us [ ˌprez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən.ɪst]

Meaning of preservationist In English

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Examples of preservationist

  • Modern conservatism necessarily emerged in a very modern environment, largely it seems from people on the make who sought reassurance in preservationist values.

  • These accusations led local preservationists to an attempt to regulate where archaeology can be done by us.

  • Historians, after all, are the first source to which vociferous local preservationist movements look for their sanction.

  • Although they have experienced serious internal and external distrust, it appears that conflict has wedded them more than ever to their consensual preservationist attitude.

  • Community activists, special interests, environmentalists, and historic preservationists have become knowledgeable players in the urban development arena.

  • The exchange, ostensibly, is of economic capital (sponsorship) for symbolic capital, which enforces certain obligations onto exiles, most importantly that of remaining zealous in their preservationist and spiritual agendas.

  • Ironically, and quite cleverly, champions of stagnate traditions are themselves celebrated as preservationists, purportedly providing a cultural service, and therefore receive the vast majority of private and governmental financial support.

  • I have a great deal of sympathy with the preservationists.

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