preserver

/ˈprɛzərvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that preserves something, especially food, by preventing spoilage or decay

“The company’s preservers used special equipment to extend the shelf life of the fruit.”

2. noun

a person or organization that protects or conserves something, especially an environment or a natural resource

“The wildlife preserver worked tirelessly to save the endangered species from extinction.”

3. verb

to preserve something, especially food, by preventing spoilage or decay

“The chef learned how to preserver the meat to make it last longer.”

4. verb

to protect or conserve something, especially an environment or a natural resource

“The organization aimed to preserve the biodiversity of the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • conservator
  • preservative
  • protector
  • restorer

Antonyms

  • corruptor
  • destroyer
  • destructor
  • polluter