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protectionist

/ˌprəʊtɛkˈʃənɪst/ adjective · British & US
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What does protectionist mean?

adjective

Favoring or advocating protectionism; supporting government policies that restrict imports or promote domestic industries through protectionist measures.

Example

"The politician's protectionist policies were criticized by international trade experts."

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