nativist

Definitions

A person who favors the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants.

A proponent of the theory that concepts, mental capacities, and mental structures are innate rather than acquired by learning.

Examples

The politician's nativist rhetoric was designed to appeal to voters who felt threatened by increasing immigration.

Historians often analyze the nativist movements of the 19th century to understand the social tensions of that era.

Synonyms

xenophobic isolationist nationalist protectionist jingoistic chauvinistic anti-immigrant

Antonyms

cosmopolitan internationalist globalist multiculturalist inclusive egalitarian pro-immigration