Beliefs and policies favoring native-born citizens over immigrants.
By the 1850's, nativism became an open political movement pledged to vote only for "native" Americans, to fight Catholicism, and to demand a 21-year naturalization period. (pg, 108,ISBN:0130418692)
by s. beyet June 09, 2005
Broadly defined, the word refers to originating in a certain place or region; one born in or connected with a place by birth.
It is commonly used in English-speaking North America (Canada and the US) to refer to people of indigenous/American Indian/Native American/First Nation descent, though its use has to be highly contextualized if making such a reference.
by PCone November 15, 2009
by jo March 11, 2004
The First Peoples of North America who have got there land raped by the white man and their women stolen. There future has been taken by the white society so most of them are tricked into drugs, in return the whiteman has agreed they don't have to pay taxes because they have already stole the future.
by anonymous May 21, 2003
related to the native tribes of North America by blood or by outdoor activities. Referred to as chief after such activitiesare performed.
Canadian citizen by the name of "Chief" Joseph. Respected by first nations leaders of the Great Lakes.
by jac November 13, 2002
by guitar noooob January 25, 2010