The philosophical doctrine that some ideas are innate

• Xenophobic policy

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context chiefly US English) a policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants 2 the policy of perpetuating the culture of the natives of a colonised country 3 (context philosophy English) the doctrine that some skills or abilities are innate ...

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Nativism is the political position of supporting a favoured status for certain established inhabitants of a nation as compared to claims of newcomers or immigrants . According to Fetzer, (2000) opposition to immigration is common in many countries because ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Nativism \Na"tiv*ism\, n. The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries. (Philos.) The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation) (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
U.S. anti-immigrant movement, 1845, from native (adj.) + -ism . Later used in other contexts. Related: Nativist .