protectionism
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pro·tec·tion·ism
(prə-tĕk′shə-nĭz′əm)n.
The advocacy, system, or theory of protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting, as by tariffs or quotas, the importation of foreign goods and services.
pro·tec′tion·ist n.
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pro•tec•tion•ism
(prəˈtɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm)n.
the practice of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by imposing import duties or quotas.
[1855–60]
pro•tec′tion•ist, n., adj.
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protectionism
the theory or practice of a method of fostering or developing industry through restrictive tariffs on foreign imports. — protectionist, n., adj.
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Noun | 1. | protectionism - the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition economic policy - a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues import barrier, trade barrier - any regulation or policy that restricts international trade |
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protectionism
n → Protektionismus m
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