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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

protectionists

/prəʊˈtɛkʃənɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does protectionists mean?

noun

People who advocate or support protectionism, a policy of protecting domestic industries by restricting imports.

Example

"The protectionists argued that tariffs on foreign goods would help the local economy."

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