Definition of Know-nothingism
Know-nothingism
know-noth·ing·ism
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(noun)
A political attitude characterized by ignorance, prejudice, and hostility towards immigrants.
e.g. The rise of know-nothingism in the 1850s led to increased tensions between native-born Americans and immigrants.
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