A sociopolitical policy, especially in the United States in the 19th century, favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants.
The reestablishment or perpetuation of native cultural traits, especially in opposition to acculturation.
Philosophy The doctrine that the mind produces ideas that are not derived from external sources.
Na"tiv*ism\, n. 1. The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a country, in preference to immigrants from foreign countries. 2. (Philos.) The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation.
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