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Noun
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Sectarian clashes erupted in the central city of Nagpur last month, with hardline Hindu nationalists calling for the demolition of his tomb, which is about 400 kilometers away.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025 -
Musk continues to be one of the most consequential people in government, and Bannon and other nationalists continue to hold sway over a White House that is cracking down on immigrants.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But McGregor faces an uphill task to get his name on the ballot as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views, and many publicly criticized him after the civil case last November.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some detractors have highlighted the prison’s history of violence and others have expressed anti-immigrant sentiments and worry that people brought to the detention center might take up permanent residence in Leavenworth.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wakim delivers a standup-esque monologue about how young people don’t feel patriotic.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Only 18 percent of young Americans are proud of this country and want to be patriotic.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Nativist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativist. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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