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Nativist

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to nativism.

    "When you add the unprecedented engagement of growing numbers of Latino voters in 2008, it becomes clear that the nativist path is the path to permanent political irrelevance. Unless you can find a way to get rid of all the Latinos."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or advocating nativism wordnet
  2. 2
    advocating the perpetuation of native societies wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An advocate of nativism.

    "The growers’ rebellion against E-Verify, and Mr. Smith’s contortions to buy them off, is further proof that the country cannot live without immigrant labor—no matter what the nativists may claim."

  2. 2
    a philosopher who subscribes to nativism wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From native + -ist.

Etymology 2

From native + -ist.

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