nativist adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Related to nativism.Alchemizing media power into political influence, Mr. Carlson stands in a nativist American tradition that runs from Father Coughlin to Patrick J. Buchanan. — 2022 noun1 •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 formsnativists · more nativist · most nativist