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Recent Examples of nativism
The consequences of nativism and NIMBYism can be dire.
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Masha Rumer, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
There was not a hint of nativism about him, however.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Departing from this austere nativism, Zibakalam offered instead a deep, comparative study of European and Iranian history, dating back to medieval times.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Though these mass migrations triggered a wave of nativism, the nation was nevertheless able to quickly assimilate the new arrivals.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Masha Rumer, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
There was not a hint of nativism about him, however.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Departing from this austere nativism, Zibakalam offered instead a deep, comparative study of European and Iranian history, dating back to medieval times.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Though these mass migrations triggered a wave of nativism, the nation was nevertheless able to quickly assimilate the new arrivals.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativism
xenophobia
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The Trump regime will get $150 billion to supercharge its campaign of militant xenophobia, including enough for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and similar agencies to hire thousands of additional personnel.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Any agreement that fails to deliver tangible and immediate economic gains is likely only to fuel stronger demands for protectionism, trepidation about globalization, and feelings of xenophobia and distrust.—
WILLIAM HURST,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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“Nativism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativism. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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