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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.

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nativism [ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm]

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Chiefly US the policy of favouring the natives of a country over the immigrants

2. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) Anthropol the policy of protecting and reaffirming native tribal cultures in reaction to acculturation

3. (Philosophy) the doctrine that the mind and its capacities are innately structured and that much knowledge is innate

nativist  n & adj

nativistic  adj

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nativism

the belief that the human brain is capable of spontaneous or innate ideas. See also foreigners. — nativist, n. — nativistic, adj.

See also: Philosophy

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the custom or policy of favoring native-born citizens over immigrants, as in the awarding of government jobs. See also philosophy. — nativist, n. — nativistic, adj.

See also: Foreigners

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the custom or policy of favoring nativeborn citizens over immigrants, as in the awarding of government jobs. See also philosophy. — nativist, n. — nativistic, adj.

See also: Nationalism

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	nativism - the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation) social policy - a policy of for dealing with social issues
	2.	nativism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy