protectionist
adjective/prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/
Frequency rank: #15,195 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the practice of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition through tariffs or trade restrictions.
Example sentence
The new government took protectionist measures to shield local farmers from foreign competition.
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