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nationalizer

IPA: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something national or brings it under national control.

Example: The nationalizer played a key role in transforming the industry into a state-owned enterprise.

nationally

IPA: /ˈnæʃənəli/

KK: /ˈnæʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that pertains to an entire country or nation.

Example: The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal access for all citizens.

nationhood

IPA: /ˈneɪʃənhʊd/

KK: /ˈneɪʃənhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state of being a nation, especially in terms of having independence or self-governance.

Example: The struggle for nationhood has been a significant part of the country's history.

nationwide

IPA: //ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd//

KK: /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Covering or affecting the entire country.

Example: The new law will be implemented nationwide next year.

adverb

Definition: In a way that covers or affects the entire country.

Example: The new policy will be implemented nationwide next year.

native

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the place or environment where a person or thing is originally from; inherent or natural to someone or something.

Example: She is a native speaker of Spanish, having grown up in Mexico.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that comes from a specific place or region, often referring to someone born there or an original inhabitant.

Example: She is a native of Brazil and speaks Portuguese fluently.

natively

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪvli/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is natural or typical for a person born in a particular place or culture.

Example: She speaks Spanish natively, having grown up in Mexico.

nativeness

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being born in a particular place or belonging to a specific culture.

Example: The nativeness of the local people is reflected in their traditions and customs.

nativism

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or policy that supports the interests of native inhabitants over immigrants, often emphasizing the importance of preserving native culture and identity.

Example: Nativism has influenced many political debates about immigration in the United States.

nativist

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that certain skills or traits are innate or natural, rather than learned or acquired.

Example: The nativist argued that language ability is something we are born with, not something we learn from our environment.

nativistic

IPA: //neɪˈtɪvɪstɪk//

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief that certain skills or abilities are innate and not acquired through experience.

Example: The nativistic approach in psychology emphasizes the role of genetics in shaping behavior.

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