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Definition of protectionist adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

protectionist

adjective

/prəˈtekʃənɪst/

/prəˈtekʃənɪst/

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based on the principle or practice of protecting a country's own industry by taxing foreign goods
- protectionist policies
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