English

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

• nonprotectionist

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.

Related terms

• protectionism