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protectionism
Protectionism (noun) means a policy of shielding a country's own producers from foreign competition using taxes, limits or other trade barriers on imports.
noun
1
A policy of shielding a country's own producers from foreign competition using taxes, limits or other trade barriers on imports.
2
The wish to keep a language free from foreign influence.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French protectionnisme, equivalent to protection + -ism.
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What is the meaning of protectionism?
"protectionism" (noun) means a policy of shielding a country's own producers from foreign competition using taxes, limits or other trade barriers on imports.
What is the opposite of protectionism?
The opposite of "protectionism" is laissez-faire.
What are the different meanings of protectionism?
"protectionism" has 2 main meanings: 1. A policy of shielding a country's own producers from foreign competition using taxes, limits or other trade barriers on imports; 2. The wish to keep a language free from foreign influence.
