Looking for the meaning of the word NATIVISTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NATIVISTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nativist
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈneɪtɪvɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an advocate or supporter of nativist policies
Short Definition:person who advocates protecting interests of native-born inhabitants
Examples:- they have had to fend off suspicion and occasional hostility from nativists who see them as an unwelcome import
Definition:
a person who advocates the theory that concepts, mental capacities, and mental structures are innate rather than acquired by learning
Short Definition:person who advocates theory that concepts are innate rather than acquired
Examples:- extreme views were put forward by nativists on the one hand and by empiricists on the other
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