protectionist :

Search Words
You can search or browse for words

protectionist

pruh tek shuh nist

  • n  an advocate of protectionism

  • Even the stronger Asian NICs face perils ranging from political unrest at home to protectionist barriers abroad.
  • But his spokesman, Matt David, says the legislation lawmakers approved is a protectionist scheme that will kill the state's solar industry and drive up prices for consumers.
  • Some European leaders have expressed concern about the region's protectionist reflexes, while others are already talking about ways to fence in their economies.

Bee Dictionary: Search, browse, look at common errors, idioms and more.