nativist

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Definitions of nativist word

noun nativist the policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants. 1
noun nativist the policy or practice of preserving or reviving an indigenous culture. 1
noun nativist Philosophy. the doctrine that innate ideas exist. 1
noun nativist innateness hypothesis. 1
noun nativist An advocate of nativism. 1

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; native + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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