autarkist
/ˈɔːtɑːrkɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that a country or region should be economically self-sufficient and not rely on trade with others.
- The politician was known as an autarkist who opposed free trade agreements.
- During the crisis, some autarkists called for cutting off all imports.
- The autarkist argued that the nation should produce all its own food and energy.
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adjective
- Relating to or supporting the policy of economic self-sufficiency.
- Her autarkist views made her unpopular among international business leaders.
- The country adopted autarkist policies to reduce dependence on foreign oil.
- The government's autarkist strategy led to shortages of many goods.