Definition of Nativism

1. Noun. The policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation).

Generic synonyms: Social Policy
Derivative terms: Nativistic

2. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate.
Category relationships: Philosophy
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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nativism

native soil
native son
native sons
native speaker
native speakers
native species
native sulfur
native sulphur
native support
native wit
natively
nativeness
nativenesses
natives
nativisation
nativism (current term)
nativisms
nativist
nativistic
nativists
nativities
nativity
nativity play
nativization
natka
natl.
natlang
natlangs
natraemia
natremia

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