nativistic
- adjective
- /ˌneɪtɪˈvɪstɪk/
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nativista
- But leaders seeking accommodation with the United States could never turn the notion of separate creation to their advantage with the dexterity of their nativistic opponents, for in its logical conclusion, the doctrine meant an Indian rejection of American domination.
Examples
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The festival showcased nativistic art forms that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the local community.
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What's more, witch hunts had bedeviled Indian communities during the nativistic upheavals of the 1750s, 1760s, and early 1770s.
Academic text (1992) -
The second is a more nativistic violence that is xenophobic and local in nature.
Academic text (2002) -
Reverence paid to Kibawa, then, constituted nativistic resistance to change.
Academic text (1990) -
Like other nativistic movements, the Gourd Dance has allowed Native Americans to create a widely acceptable cultural model that celebrates the common heritage of all Indians.
Academic text (1990) -
Predictably enough, mainline churches depreciated the uniformed dance of Ekuphakameni as a "nativistic relapse."
Academic text (2004) -
As other historians have noted, the nativistic thrust of movements such as immigration restriction, the Klan, and Prohibition powerfully affected political alignments in the early twentieth century.
Academic text (1991) -
Many nativistic organizations aim to protect indigenous languages and traditions from modern influences.
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Her nativistic beliefs emphasize the importance of preserving traditional customs in the face of globalization.
Synonyms
15
6.7
Someone who feels strong pride in a country and thinks that country is better than others
1
8.6
Relating to favoring people born in a country or to the idea that abilities are inborn
Relating to the idea that a nation should belong to one ethnic group
Supporting ideas that a nation or group should be kept pure, often excluding others
Antonyms
4
6.8
Supporting more cooperation and connection between countries, especially in trade and politics
How Nativist
- Offensive
11
9.1
6
6.5
99
2.0
- Specialized
14
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
nativistic = nativist (transparent) = native + ist + ic
Formed by a clear adjectival suffixation from 'nativist' to indicate relating to nativism or nativists.
Etymology
Nativistic comes from native, which comes from an old root meaning 'born', so you can imagine it as favouring things that are originally from a place. A nativistic view tries to protect or bring back local or long‑standing customs and ideas and often resists outside influence.