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protectionism

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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.

pro·tection·ist n.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
Spanish protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] nproteccionismo
French protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] nprotectionnisme m
German protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] protect nProtektionismus m
Italian protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm] nprotezionismo

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