Definition of protectionist Protectionist

/pɹʌtɛˈkʃʌnɪst/ - [prutekshunist] - pro•tec•tion•ist

We found 5 definitions of protectionist from 4 different sources.

What does protectionist mean?

Plural: protectionists

protectionist - an advocate of protectionism

advocator, proponent, advocate, exponent a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

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protectionist (Noun)
Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
protectionist (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.