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Definition of Nativism
1. Noun. The policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation).
2. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate.
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Nativist, Nativistic
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Nativist, Nativistic
Definition of Nativism
1. n. The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries.
Definition of Nativism
1. Noun. (Chiefly American English) a policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants ¹
2. Noun. the policy of perpetuating the culture of the natives of a colonised country ¹
3. Noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that some skills or abilities are innate and not learned ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nativism
1. a policy of favoring the interests of native inhabitants [n -S]