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nativistic

na·tiv·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-ti-viz-uh m]
    • /ˈneɪ tɪˌvɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-ti-viz-uh m]
    • /ˈneɪ tɪˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of nativistic word

  • noun nativistic the policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants. 1
  • noun nativistic the policy or practice of preserving or reviving an indigenous culture. 1
  • noun nativistic Philosophy. the doctrine that innate ideas exist. 1
  • noun nativistic innateness hypothesis. 1
  • noun nativistic In agreement with the philosophy of nativism. 1

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Origin of nativistic

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; native + -ism

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Parts of speech for Nativistic

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adjective
verb
adverb
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nativistic popularity

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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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