Nativist

na·tiv·ism  (nt-vzm)

n.

1. A sociopolitical policy, especially in the United States in the 19th century, favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants.

2. The reestablishment or perpetuation of native cultural traits, especially in opposition to acculturation.

3. Philosophy The doctrine that the mind produces ideas that are not derived from external sources.

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nativ·ist n.

nativ·istic adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	nativist - a philosopher who subscribes to nativism philosopher - a specialist in philosophy
Adj.	1.	nativist - advocating the perpetuation of native societies; "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn nativistic
	2.	nativist - of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories" nativistic