1. people who are legally appointed to manage the affairs of someone who cannot do so themselves
Usage: legal
2. people who preserve and restore works of art, historical artifacts, or natural specimens
3. people who protect and preserve natural resources or the environment

Examples

• The court appointed conservators to manage the elderly woman’s finances.
• Museum conservators carefully restored the damaged painting.
• Art conservators use special techniques to prevent further deterioration.
• The conservators worked to protect the endangered wetlands.
• Wildlife conservators monitor animal populations in the park.
• Legal conservators must report regularly to the court.
• The conservators discovered original colors beneath layers of old varnish.