protectionism

Noun

Meaning

The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

position policy protection arrest monopoly protective prohibition constraint injunction curb inhibition polity hindrance protectionist rein
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Antonyms

power guide advantage gain freedom independence
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Hypernyms

economic policy

Hyponyms

trade barrier import barrier

Related terms

protectionist

Examples

Abolitionists argue that protectionism serves only to make the public feel that animal use can be morally unproblematic (the "happy meat" position). Source: Internet

Anyone who derives utility from potentially irrational policies like protectionism can receive private benefits while imposing the costs of such beliefs on the general public. Source: Internet

After its disastrous defeat by Japan in 1905, the Russian Navy also needed new equipment, but Russia was handcuffed by a wave of protectionism that required domestic industry for the rebuilding. Source: Internet

After failed experiments with protectionism, Finland eased restrictions and concluded a free trade agreement with the European Community in 1973, making its markets more competitive. Source: Internet

But President Xi Jinping appeared to be taking a direct shot at Mr. Trump last week when he said, “In the contemporary world, any unilateralism, protectionism or extreme egoism will never work.” Source: Internet

But President Xi Jinping appeared to be taking a direct shot at Trump last week when he said, “In the contemporary world, any unilateralism, protectionism or extreme egoism will never work.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

protection to protectional protectionary protectionist protectionistic protectionless