What does Protectionist mean?
Definitions for Protectionist
pro·tec·tion·ist
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Princeton's WordNet
protectionistnoun
an advocate of protectionism
Wiktionary
protectionistnoun
Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
protectionistadjective
Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.
Webster Dictionary
Protectionistnoun
one who favors protection. See Protection, 4
Etymology and Origins
Protectionist
One who advocates the protection of home industries by levying imposts on foreign merchandise.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Protectionist in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Protectionist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Protectionist in a Sentence
I am still concerned about U.S. protectionism and I think it would be naive for anyone to think that there is any kind of permanent safety or security. The reality is that this U.S. administration is openly, explicitly, and proudly protectionist.
I do think that he’s been pretty clear around some of the aspects of his economic policy that are a little more protectionist than we would want to see.
The perception that the current government is pushing rights-diminishing legislation through without apparent regard to the Charter may well be effectively forcing the Court to be more liberal, more activist, and more protectionist.
We work on the principle that if we don't do it, it must be bad. Whether that is protectionist or not I leave for others to dwell on.
Inward-looking policies involving one-sided, protectionist measures benefit no country.
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