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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 protectionism word
- noun protectionism 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 protectionism any program, policy, or system of laws that seeks to provide protection for property owners, wildlife, the environment, etc. 1
- noun protectionism restriction of foreign imports 1
- uncountable noun protectionism Protectionism is the policy some countries have of helping their own industries by putting a large tax on imported goods or by restricting imports in some other way. 0
- noun protectionism the system, theory, or policy of protection 0
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Origin of protectionism
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 Protectionism
noun
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pronoun
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protectionism 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
protectionism usage trend in Literature
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