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nativistic

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

In agreement with the philosophy of nativism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to or advocating nativism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • nativist theories
  • the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nativist

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

advocating the perpetuation of native societies- C.K.Kluckhohn

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman
  • the nativistic faith preaches the old values

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nativist

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From nativist + -ic.