noun

protectionism

Protectionism (noun) means 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.

noun

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.

Linguistic purism.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French protectionnisme, equivalent to protection + -ism.

Rhymes for protectionism

hedonism antagonism impressionism

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of protectionism?

"protectionism" (noun) means 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.

What are the different meanings of protectionism?

"protectionism" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. Linguistic purism.