nativist 1 of 2

adjective

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as in nativistic

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nativist

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noun

as in nationalist

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  1. nationalist
  2. anti-immigrant
  3. patriotic
Noun
  • Macron may be a quintessential Europeanist, but Marine Le Pen, who could very well win the 2027 presidential election, is an arch nationalist who doesn't care a lick about the European political community and is dead set against loaning France's nuclear weapons to other countries.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The nationalists ought to be happy that the federal government is retaliating against attacks on U.S. Navy assets.
    — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of nationalist
Adjective
  • But McGregor faces an uphill task to get his name on the ballot as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views, and many publicly criticized him after the civil case last November.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Some detractors have highlighted the prison’s history of violence and others have expressed anti-immigrant sentiments and worry that people brought to the detention center might take up permanent residence in Leavenworth.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of anti-immigrant
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  • These Department of Government Efficiency volunteers are on a patriotic mission to repair our ship of state.
    — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • And the most patriotic of you all can own one too: Simply make an appointment with Manuel’s studio near Nashville, get measured, and be prepared to spend.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of patriotic
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“Nativist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativist. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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