Definitions for protectionism

protectionism pro·tec·tion·ism

Spelling: [pruh-tek-shuh-niz-uh m]
IPA: /prəˈtɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm/

Protectionism is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1853 anagrams from letters in protectionism (ceiimnooprstt).

Definitions for protectionism

noun

  1. Economics. the theory, practice, or system of fostering or developing domestic industries by protecting them from foreign competition through duties or quotas imposed on importations.
  2. any program, policy, or system of laws that seeks to provide protection for property owners, wildlife, the environment, etc.

Origin of protectionism

First recorded in 1855-60; protection + -ism

Examples for protectionism

Apart from anything else, protectionism would be ruinous to developing countries.

In times of economic crisis, xenophobia blooms along with political conflict, protectionism and, in some places, racism.

The protectionism and the exclusiveness of the bourgeoisies are brought to an end.

To English protectionism the chief blame for the refusal no doubt is due.

protectionism for the industrial trade unions, then still important.

protectionism is bad for everyone involved - especially for economic engines.

Out of fidelity to the special interests in the unions, Herbert Obama also flirts with protectionism.

The now infamous Chinese tire-incident sparked cries of protectionism that although subdued, are not forgotten.

To combine them thus is one of the tricks and traps of protectionism.

These are seven of the fundamental Falsities of protectionism.

Word Value for protectionism
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