nativism

• 指一种政治政策或实践，优先对待本土居民而非移民；也指一种哲学理论，认为某些观念或知识是先天固有的，而非通过经验获得。

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.

   本土文化保护政策

   • 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.

   反义词multiculturalism

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.

   天赋观念论

   • 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.

   反义词empiricism