nativism

Meanings

• noun

  A belief or doctrine that a population must be indigenous to a country in order to have legitimate political power.

  - "Nativism was a major force in American politics in the 19th century."
  - "The nativist movement sought to exclude immigrants from political power."

• noun

  The policy of protecting and preserving indigenous cultures and languages.

  - "The nativist movement in Hawaii sought to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture."
  - "The nativist policies in New Zealand aimed to protect the Maori language and traditions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nativism
nativitate , hativate , civiliate

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Variants

List of all variants of nativism that leads to same result
nativism , nativisms , nativist , nativistic , nativists

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Etymology

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From the Latin nativus, meaning 'native, born in a place'.

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Trivia

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1. The Know-Nothing Party, also known as the American Party, was a major nativist political movement in the United States in the 1850s.

2. The term 'nativist' was first used in the United States to describe those who opposed the influx of Irish immigrants in the 1830s and 1840s.

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Related Concepts

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1. xenophobia: A fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, often expressed through nativist policies and movements.

2. assimilation: The process by which a minority group adopts the culture and values of the dominant group, often through pressure or coercion.

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Culture

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Nativism has been a significant force in shaping national identity and politics, particularly in countries with large immigrant populations. It has been expressed through literature, art, and music, as well as political movements and policies.

How to Memorize "nativism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people rallying for their native land and culture, or a map showing the spread of nativist movements throughout history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nativism' with the idea of protecting and preserving one's native culture and traditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Natives In Their Own' to remember the meaning of nativism as 'Native People In Their Own Country'.

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