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Noun protectionism has 1 sense
  1. protectionism - the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
    --1 is a kind of     economic policy
    --1 has particulars: trade barrier, import barrier

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Protectionism

Noun:

1. A policy or practice of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by restricting imports through tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers.

Sample Sentence: In an attempt to foster local businesses, the government implemented protectionism measures by imposing high tariffs on imported goods.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or supporting protectionism.

Sample Sentence: The protectionism policies of the government had a significant impact on the domestic market.

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Verb:

1. To advocate or implement protectionism measures.

Sample Sentence: Some politicians argue that it is essential to protectionism the local industry to preserve jobs.

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