Preservationist (noun)

A person who advocates for the preservation of historical or cultural sites, buildings, or other artifacts.

Origin:

From the verb preserve, which comes from the latin word conservare, meaning "to keep, to save." the suffix -ist is added to indicate one who does something.

Examples:

1. The preservationist argued that the proposed development would destroy a historically significant building.
2. The group of preservationists worked tirelessly to have the old church declared a protected landmark.
3. As a preservationist, Jane felt it was her duty to fight against the demolition of the city's oldest library.
4. The preservationist movement gained momentum in the 1960s, as more and more people became interested in preserving historic sites.
5. Many preservationists believe that it is important to maintain the integrity of a building or site, rather than simply restoring it to a previous state.