protectionist

English

Etymology

From French protectionniste. Surface etymology is protection +‎ -ist.

Adjective

protectionist (comparative more protectionist, superlative most protectionist)

  1. Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.
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      This is because most member countries still hold a very much protectionist stance when it comes to the service sector.

Antonyms

Noun

protectionist (plural protectionists)

  1. Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
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