Definitions of mercantilism [ˈmɜr kən tɪˌlɪz əm, -ti-, -taɪ-]

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Definition of 'mercantilism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) mercantilism
an economic and political policy, evolving with the modern nation-state, in which a government regulated the national economy with a view to the accumulation of gold and silver, esp. by achieving a balance of exports over imports.

2. mercantilism
mercantile practices or spirit; commercialism.

Etymology: (1870–75; < F)

Definition of 'mercantilism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) mercantilism, mercantile system
an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests

2. (noun) commerce, commercialism, mercantilism
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

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