protectionist
/prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or advocates for protectionism in trade policy.
- The debate between free traders and protectionists has been going on for centuries.
- Protectionists argue that tariffs save domestic jobs.
- The senator is a well-known protectionist who wants to limit imports.
adjective
- Relating to or supporting protectionism.
- Many voters supported the protectionist candidate.
- The president's protectionist policies angered trading partners.
- The country adopted a protectionist stance to shield its farmers.