protectionism

English

/pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

Etymology

Borrowed from French protectionnisme suffix from English protection.

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English

protection

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