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Protectionist

Description:

Protectionist is a term that refers to someone who supports or advocates protectionism, which is an economic policy aimed at protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, or other trade restrictions.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses:

1. Noun (Person): A person who advocates protectionism.

2. Adjective: Relating to or in favor of protectionism.

Usages:

1. Noun:

1. Many protectionists argue that imposing trade barriers will safeguard jobs within their country.
2. The protectionists protested against the proposed free trade agreement.
3. He was labeled as a protectionist due to his support for import restrictions.

2. Adjective:

1. The protectionist policies implemented by the government aim to shield domestic industries.
2. The protectionist measures have caused a rise in prices for imported goods.
3. International trade negotiations became difficult due to conflicting protectionist interests.

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