protectionism
(noun) the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
Source: WordNet® 3.1
protectionism (countable and uncountable, plural protectionisms)
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*tec"tion*ism, n. (Polit. Econ.)
Definition: The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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