protectionism

pro·tec·tion·ism  (pr-tksh-nzm)

n.

The advocacy, system, or theory of protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting, as by tariffs or quotas, the importation of foreign goods and services.

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pro·tection·ist n.

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protectionism

the theory or practice of a method of fostering or developing industry through restrictive tariffs on foreign imports. — protectionist, n., adj.

See also: Economics

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

protectionism - the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition economic policy - a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues import barrier, trade barrier - any regulation or policy that restricts international trade

Translations

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] n → proteccionismo

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] n → protectionnisme m

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] protect n → Protektionismus m

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] n → protezionismo