recreationist

[ rek-ree-ey-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who advocates that national parks, seashores, lakes, etc., be preserved in their natural state for recreation, farming, or scientific study.
2. a person who frequently enjoys outdoor recreation, as camping and hiking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreationist¹

First recorded in 1900–05; recreation + -ist

Example Sentences

In Pinch of Dirt, McKenzie mostly shares meandering thoughts from her travels and reporting notebook, but she’s also an avid reader and includes links that help readers think through the changing politics of being a recreationist.

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Like Ours, gear brands sell a version of the outdoors that offers escapism and entertainment for recreationists with money to spend.

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Recreationists of all political stripes often find common ground when it comes to the urgency of protecting our land, air, and water—even during a high-stakes election year.

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