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Nativism
/ˈneɪ.tɪ.vɪz.əm/noun
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Nativism is a policy or attitude that prioritizes the interests of native-born inhabitants over those of immigrants, often stemming from fears of cultural dilution or economic competition. In today's globalized world, it frequently surfaces in debates over border control and national identity, serving as a double-edged sword that can foster community cohesion while fueling exclusionary practices.
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Did you know that nativism in the United States directly inspired the short-lived Know-Nothing Party in the 1850s, which boasted over one million members at its peak and influenced anti-immigrant laws, yet it dissolved by the Civil War due to internal divisions and shifting alliances?
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