neomercantilism

[ nee-oh-mur-kuh n-ti-liz-uh m, -tee-, -tahy- ]

/ ˌni oʊˈmɜr kən tɪˌlɪz əm, -ti-, -taɪ- /

noun

an economic doctrine or policy during the early 20th century that set high tariffs and other import restrictions in order to protect domestic industries.

Nearby words

neologism, neologize, neology, neolyte, neomembrane, neomercantilism, neomycin, neon, neon lamp, neon tetra, neonatal

Origin of neomercantilism

neo- + mercantilism