1. relating to or supporting nativism; favoring native inhabitants over immigrants
Usage: political science; sociology
2. relating to a movement seeking to revive or preserve native culture and traditions
Usage: anthropology

Examples

• The politician’s nativistic rhetoric appealed to voters concerned about immigration.
• Nativistic policies often restrict foreign workers’ access to jobs.
• The tribe’s nativistic movement aimed to preserve traditional languages.
• Nativistic sentiments grew stronger during the economic downturn.
• The anthropologist studied nativistic religious revivals in the region.
• Critics argued that the nativistic platform promoted discrimination.