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NATIVISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or advocating nativism
Example:
the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories
Synonyms:
nativist; nativistic
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
nativism ((philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate)
Derivation:
nativism ((philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Advocating the perpetuation of native societies
Example:
the nativistic faith preaches the old values
Synonyms:
nativist; nativistic
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
nativism (the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation))
Derivation:
nativism (the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation))
