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nativist

/ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

Translations

nativistnoun

nativists

/ˈneɪ.tɪ.vɪst/

/ˈneɪ.t̬ɪ.vɪst/

The nativist argued against the influx of immigrants.

Нативист выступал против наплыва иммигрантов.

Synonyms

nativism advocate

nativistadjective

more nativist

Comp.

most nativist

Super.

/ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

The nativist policies were criticized for being exclusionary.

Националистическая политика подверглась критике за исключительность.

Additional translations

Synonyms

nativistnoun

A person who supports the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

The nativist argued for stricter immigration laws to preserve the cultural identity of the nation.

An advocate of the revival or preservation of an indigenous culture.

The nativist worked tirelessly to promote the traditional customs and languages of the indigenous people.

A proponent of the view that certain skills or abilities are inherent and not acquired through experience.

As a nativist, Chomsky believes that humans are born with a universal grammar.

nativistadjective

Relating to or supporting the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

The politician's nativist rhetoric appealed to voters who were concerned about immigration.

Of or relating to the theory that certain skills, abilities, or structures are innate rather than learned.

The nativist argument holds that humans possess an inborn capacity for language.