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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))

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