protectionist

American  

[pruh-tek-shuhn-ist] / prəˈtɛk ʃən ɪst /

adjective

1. relating to or advocating for protectionism.

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noun

1. a person who advocates or supports protectionism.

Example Sentences

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protectionist

But balancing the preservation of a booming industry with protectionist rhetoric puts the sector "very easily in the line of fire," he warned.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

"We certainly do not support the protectionist language that often times many of the European defence initiatives have included that would cut out allies," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

The nickel market could be entering a period of volatility, ANZ Research analysts say, citing reports of China warning against repercussions for Indonesia’s protectionist policies for the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Amid the uncertainties, India has also been forced to liberalise its notoriously protectionist trade policy.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

This is one of the ablest discussions, from the protectionist point of view, based on statistical tables and comparisons of the policy of England and the United States.

From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill

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