Question

How can nativism best be described?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

na·tiv·ism
ˈnātiˌvizəm/
noun
noun: nativism

1.
US
the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
"a deep vein of xenophobia and nativism"
2.
a return to or emphasis on traditional or local customs, in opposition to outside influences.