nativism

noun

na·​tiv·​ism ˈnā-ti-ˌvi-zəm How to pronounce nativism (audio)
1
: a policy of favoring native inhabitants as opposed to immigrants
2
: the revival or perpetuation of an indigenous culture especially in opposition to acculturation
nativist noun or adjective
nativistic adjective

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Maybe the coalition could infuse some of Trump’s old instincts (the nativism, the unending crusade against a pervasive enemy) with a new sense of purpose (more working-class cred, a turn toward economic populism). Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024 Elon Musk, an immigrant, has immersed himself in nativism. Eli Hager, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2024 Notably, Daisy Douglas Barr both crusaded for temperance and led the Indiana Women’s KKK as its Imperial Empress, exemplifying the ties of nativism and eugenics that bound the two organizations together. Elizabeth Marshall / Made By History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024 The politicians are basing their words on their own nativism and McCall’s flawed belief that Cleveland-Cliffs would be a better partner for USW. Vincent Trometter, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nativism 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nativism was in 1844

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“Nativism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nativism. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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