PROTECTIONIST

protectionist

(noun) an advocate of protectionism

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

protectionist (comparative more protectionist, superlative most protectionist)

Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.

Synonyms

• protectionistic

Antonyms

• nonprotectionist

Noun

protectionist (plural protectionists)

Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.

Source: Wiktionary

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Pro*tec"tion*ist, n. (Polit. Econ.)

Definition: One who favors protection. See Protection, 4.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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