nativist meaning and definition

NATIVIST noun

Definition of nativist (noun)

1. a philosopher who subscribes to nativism

NATIVIST adjective

Definition of nativist (adjective)

1. advocating the perpetuation of native societies
   • "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn
   • synonyms: nativistic
2. of or relating to or advocating nativism
   • "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
   • synonyms: nativistic