nativism
noun
na·tiv·ism
ˈnā-ti-ˌvi-zəm 
1
: a policy of favoring native inhabitants as opposed to immigrants
2
: the revival or perpetuation of an indigenous culture especially in opposition to acculturation
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Departing from this austere nativism, Zibakalam offered instead a deep, comparative study of European and Iranian history, dating back to medieval times.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Though these mass migrations triggered a wave of nativism, the nation was nevertheless able to quickly assimilate the new arrivals.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Feldstein said there are common threads in the politicians and parties Musk supports: They’re rooted in nativism and supportive of deregulation.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
There were obvious policy components that attracted his supporters — nativism, protectionism, railing against elites — and Trump was wise enough to jettison unpopular parts of the old Republican platform, like slashing Social Security and waging new wars overseas.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Though these mass migrations triggered a wave of nativism, the nation was nevertheless able to quickly assimilate the new arrivals.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Feldstein said there are common threads in the politicians and parties Musk supports: They’re rooted in nativism and supportive of deregulation.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
There were obvious policy components that attracted his supporters — nativism, protectionism, railing against elites — and Trump was wise enough to jettison unpopular parts of the old Republican platform, like slashing Social Security and waging new wars overseas.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Nativism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nativism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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