Nativist
adj, noun
adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 a philosopher who subscribes to nativism wordnet
Adjective
- 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 of or relating to or advocating nativism wordnet
- 2 advocating the perpetuation of native societies wordnet
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From native + -ist.