noun🔗ShareProtectionnisteSomeone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government."The factory worker became a staunch protectionist after his job was threatened by cheaper imported goods. "L'ouvrier d'usine est devenu un protectionniste convaincu après que son emploi ait été menacé par des produits importés moins chers.politicsgovernmenteconomybusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareProtectionnisteOf or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof."The politician's protectionist policies aimed to shield local industries from foreign competition. "Les politiques protectionnistes du politicien visaient à protéger les industries locales de la concurrence étrangère.politicsgovernmenteconomybusinessnationstatecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading