economic nationalism

American  

[ek-uh-nom-ik nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz-, ee-kuh-] / ˈɛk əˌnɒm ɪk ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz-, ˈi kə- /

noun

1. a protectionist ideology that prioritizes national self-sufficiency and security, typically advocating tariffs and other legislation to resist foreign investment and ensure that international trade results in a trade surplus and military advantage.

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Etymology

Origin of economic nationalism

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The upshot is that economic nationalism is misdirected.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Although Perlstein argued that Carter's progressive energy programs were motivated more by economic nationalism than environmentalism, they still would have included the essential environmental regulations humanity needs.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

Soon Bannon and Badolato, who were working on a nonprofit meant to promote economic nationalism and American sovereignty, joined the campaign.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2022

There is an amount of economic nationalism here.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2021

Close economic nationalism is not for them a possibility.

From Morals of Economic Internationalism by Hobson, J. A. (John Atkinson)