Canadian English Meaning of nativism

nativism

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Definitions and Meaning of nativism in English

Wordnet

nativism (n)

the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

Webster

nativism (n.)

The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries.

The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation.

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nativism

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nativies => Natives, nativeness => nativeness, natively => natively, native-born => Native-born, native sulphur => natural sulphur,