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nativists

nativists is the plural of nativist.

Meaning of nativist

Noun

nativist (plural nativists)

  1. An advocate of nativism.
    • The growers’ rebellion against E-Verify, and Mr. Smith’s contortions to buy them off, is further proof that the country cannot live without immigrant labor—no matter what the nativists may claim.2011 October 27, “So Much for the Nativists”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 08 Jun 2025

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Questions about nativists

What is nativists the plural of?
Nativists is the plural of nativist.

Words near nativists in the dictionary

  1. nativising
  2. nativism
  3. nativisms
  4. nativist
  5. nativistic
  6. nativists
  7. nativities
  8. nativity
  9. nativity play
  10. nativity plays
  11. nativity scene

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