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Definition of "assimilationist" []

  • An advocate of the policy or practice of the assimilation of immigrant or other minority cultures into a mainstream culture. (noun)

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Use "assimilationist" in a sentence
  • "Look at the furor caused by radio host Neal Boortz last year when he made comments about former Rep. Cynthia McKinney, who chose not to wear an acceptable, in his eyes, 'assimilationist' hair style."
  • "Elections to the City Council saw "assimilationist" incumbent Hispanic council members ousted by La Raza supporting radical challengers."
  • "This assimilationist campaign gained desperate urgency in the early 1920s, when Congress began curbing the immigration of “undesirable” groups."