Transcription
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- [pruh-tek-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /prəˈtɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm/
- /prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-tek-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /prəˈtɛk ʃəˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of protectionist word
- noun protectionist Economics. the theory, practice, or system of fostering or developing domestic industries by protecting them from foreign competition through duties or quotas imposed on importations. 1
- noun protectionist any program, policy, or system of laws that seeks to provide protection for property owners, wildlife, the environment, etc. 1
- noun protectionist sb opposed to outside competition 1
- adjective protectionist opposed to outside competition 1
- countable noun protectionist A protectionist is someone who agrees with and supports protectionism. 0
- adjective protectionist Protectionist policies, measures, and laws are meant to stop or reduce imports. 0
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Origin of protectionist
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; protection + -ism
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Parts of speech for Protectionist
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protectionist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
protectionist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for protectionist
noun protectionist
- isolationist — a person who favors or works for isolationism.
adjective protectionist
- nationalist — a person devoted to nationalism.
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