nativism

• Substantivo que designa uma política ou prática que favorece os habitantes nativos em detrimento dos imigrantes, ou uma teoria filosófica segundo a qual certas ideias ou conhecimentos são inatos, e não adquiridos pela experiência.

A noun referring to a policy or practice that favors native inhabitants over immigrants, or a philosophical theory that certain ideas or knowledge are innate rather than acquired through experience.

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1. Policy of protecting native culturesC1formal

   A policy or practice that aims to preserve and promote indigenous or native cultures, often in opposition to assimilation or acculturation.

   Política de proteção das culturas nativas

   • The government's nativism led to the establishment of cultural preservation programs.
   • Some indigenous groups advocate for nativism to protect their traditions from outside influence.
   • Nativism in this context focuses on maintaining language and customs.

   Antônimosmulticulturalism

2. Philosophical theory of innate ideasC2formal

   The philosophical doctrine that certain ideas, concepts, or knowledge are inherent in the human mind from birth, rather than acquired through experience.

   Teoria das ideias inatas

   • Plato's theory of recollection is an early form of nativism.
   • Rationalists often support nativism, arguing that some knowledge is innate.
   • Nativism in philosophy contrasts with empiricism, which claims all knowledge comes from experience.

   Antônimosempiricism