HyperDic: nativist

English > 3 senses of the word nativist:
ADJECTIVEpertnativist, nativisticadvocating the perpetuation of native societies
pertnativist, nativisticof or relating to or advocating nativism
NOUNperson nativista philosopher who subscribes to nativism
nativist > pronunciation
Soundsney'tihvih.st
Rhymesabortionist ... Zionist: 245 rhymes with ihst...
English > nativist: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningadvocating the perpetuation of native societies.
Examples
  • "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"
  • "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn
Synonymnativistic
Spanishnativista
Nounsnativismthe policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
English > nativist: 3 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or advocating nativism.
Examples
  • "nativist theories"
  • "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
Synonymnativistic
Spanishnativista
Nounsnativism(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate
English > nativist: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA philosopher who subscribes to nativism.
BroaderphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
Spanishnativismo, nativista
Catalannativisme, nativista
Nounsnativism(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

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