Conservator

/kənsˈɜːve‍ɪtɐ/

/kənˈsɝvətɝ/

Conservator

NOUN

an organization or a person who is responsible for preserving, repairing, or restoring works of art, cultural sites, or other types of historical heritage

someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person

Example

The art conservator employed photometry to ensure the museum’s lighting conditions did not degrade the vibrant colors of the paintings over time.

The historical document conservator used a dip pen to meticulously recreate missing text on ancient manuscripts, matching the original ink and handwriting style.