nativism
(noun) (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate
nativism
(noun) the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nativism (countable and uncountable, plural nativisms)
(chiefly, US) A policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants.
The policy of perpetuating the culture of the natives of a colonised country.
(philosophy) The doctrine that some skills or abilities are innate and not learned.
(linguistics) A theory that some knowledge of grammar is innate.
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Source: Wiktionary
Na"tiv*ism, n.
1. The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries.
2. (Philos.)
Definition: The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 June 2025
(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
