Nativist (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Advocating the perpetuation of native societies; "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The nativist approach to language acquisition suggests that humans have an innate ability to recognize and mimic linguistic patterns.
- Nativist ideologies often emphasize the superiority of the native-born population over immigrants.
- The philosopher's nativistic views on morality posited that humans have an inherent sense of right and wrong.
- The museum's exhibit on early American history highlighted the conflicts between the nativist and assimilationist movements.
- Critics of the nativist movement argue that it promotes xenophobia and intolerance towards minority groups.