protectionism

pro·tec·tion·ism

 (prə-tĕk′shə-nĭz′əm)

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·tec′tion·ist n.

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pro•tec•tion•ism

(prəˈtɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm)

n.

the practice of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by imposing import duties or quotas.

[1855–60]

pro•tec′tion•ist, n., adj.

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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

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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

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Translations

Protektionismus

προστατευτισμός

protezionismo

protectionism

[prəˈtekʃənɪzəm] N → proteccionismo m

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protectionism

[prəˈtɛkʃ^ənɪzəm] n → protectionnisme m

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protectionism

n → Protektionismus m

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protectionism

[prəˈtɛkʃ/əˌnɪz/əm] n → protezionismo

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