nativism

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the doctrine that some skills or abilities are innate and not learned
a policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants
the policy of perpetuating the culture of the natives of a colonised country
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate
the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation
The view that behavior is innately determined See also empiricism
{i} superior attitude of natives toward newcomers; philosophical idea that all ideas are inborn
(na·tiv·ism) NOUN: A sociopolitical policy, especially in the United States in the 19th century, favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants
The philosophical position that heredity provides individuals with inborn knowledge and abilities
The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries
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of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
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advocating the perpetuation of native societies; "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C
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An advocate of nativism
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a philosopher who subscribes to nativism
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{i} philosopher who supports nativism
nativist
a philosopher who subscribes to nativism of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
nativism

    Hyphenation

    na·ti·vi·sm

    Turkish pronunciation

    neytîvîzım

    Pronunciation

    /ˈnātəˌvəzəm/ /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/

    Etymology

    () native +‎ -ism
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