1. relating to or supporting the practice of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition through tariffs or other trade barriers
Usage: economics

1. a person who supports or advocates for protectionism in trade policy
Usage: economics

Examples

• The senator took a protectionist stance on steel imports.
• Many protectionist policies were implemented during the economic downturn.
• The candidate’s protectionist rhetoric appealed to factory workers.
• As a protectionist, she argued for higher tariffs on foreign goods.
• The protectionist warned that free trade would hurt local businesses.
• His protectionist views clashed with the party’s traditional position.
• The debate featured both protectionists and free-trade advocates.