NATIVISTIC
nativist, nativistic
(adjective) of or relating to or advocating nativism; “nativist theories”; “the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories”
nativist, nativistic
(adjective) advocating the perpetuation of native societies; “the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman”; “the nativistic faith preaches the old values”- C.K.Kluckhohn
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
nativistic (comparative more nativistic, superlative most nativistic)
In agreement with the philosophy of nativism.
Anagrams
• inactivist
Source: Wiktionary
Na`tiv*is"tic, a.
Definition: Relating to nativism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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