protectionism
gb/pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/ us/pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
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Substantivo
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Import restrictions protecting domestic industry
A policy of limiting foreign goods so that businesses in your own country have less competition.
Padrão de uso:
[country/government] adopts/embraces protectionism; protectionism against [imports/foreign competition]
Erro comum:
Protectionism is usually uncountable; use “a protectionist policy” rather than “a protectionism” in most contexts.
Sinônimos
protectionist policy (More concrete; refers to a specific law or measure.)
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trade barriers (Refers to the actual restrictions, not the whole policy approach.)
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economic nationalism (Broader and more political; emphasizes national economic interests.)
Antônimos
free trade (Trade with few or no government restrictions.)
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trade liberalization (The process of reducing barriers to international trade.)
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open markets (Markets that allow foreign competition more freely.)
Colocações
trade protectionism
|economic protectionism
|rising protectionism
|growing protectionism
|creeping protectionism
|a wave of protectionism
|the rise of protectionism
|oppose protectionism
|embrace protectionism
|protectionism and free trade
Temas
economics
|trade
|politics
|business
Exemplos
- The government was accused of protectionism after it raised tariffs on imported steel.
- Supporters of protectionism say it can save jobs in industries facing cheap foreign competition.
- Many economists argue that protectionism can raise prices for consumers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Protectionism can make imported products more expensive.
- The country used protectionism to help its car industry.
Substantivo
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Shielding groups from outside competition
The practice of keeping outsiders or outside influences away in order to protect a group or area.
Padrão de uso:
protectionism in [sector/field]; accusations of protectionism
Erro comum:
Do not confuse protectionism with protection. Protection is general safety; protectionism often suggests a policy that blocks competition or outsiders.
Sinônimos
insularity (Suggests being closed off from outside ideas or influences.)
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gatekeeping (Often informal; emphasizes controlling access to a group or field.)
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parochialism (More critical; suggests a narrow local or limited outlook.)
Antônimos
openness (Willingness to accept outsiders, competition, or new influences.)
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competition (The condition that protectionism often tries to limit.)
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liberalization (The removal of restrictions in a market or field.)
Colocações
cultural protectionism
|professional protectionism
|institutional protectionism
|local protectionism
|sectoral protectionism
|accusations of protectionism
|criticize protectionism
|defend protectionism
Temas
society
|politics
|business
|culture
Exemplos
- Critics called the licensing rules professional protectionism because they made it hard for new workers to enter the field.
- Some artists argue that cultural protectionism is needed to support local film and music.
- The university denied that its hiring policy was a form of academic protectionism.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The rule looked like protectionism because it kept new competitors out.
- Cultural protectionism can protect local media.
Gramática
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protectionism
AFI
GB/pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
US/pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
Sílabas e tonicidade
pro - tec - tion - ism (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: protectionism
- Plural: protectionisms
Expressões
creeping protectionism
1/kɹˈipɪŋ pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
business
Gradual increase in trade barriers
A slow increase in rules that make foreign trade harder.
Exemplos
- Business groups warned that new licensing rules were a sign of creeping protectionism.
- The minister denied accusations of creeping protectionism and said the rules were about safety.
- Economists worry that small import restrictions can add up to creeping protectionism.
cultural protectionism
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Protecting local culture from imports
Rules or attitudes that try to protect local culture from stronger foreign cultures or media.
Exemplos
- The quota for locally made films was defended as cultural protectionism.
- Critics say cultural protectionism can limit choice and make local industries less competitive.
- Supporters see cultural protectionism as a way to keep minority languages alive.
digital protectionism
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
technical
Restricting foreign digital competition
Rules that make it harder for foreign technology or internet companies to compete.
Exemplos
- Foreign platforms argued that the data-localization law amounted to digital protectionism.
- Some governments defend digital protectionism as necessary for privacy and national security.
- Start-ups may benefit from digital protectionism at home but face similar barriers abroad.
green protectionism
1/ɡɹˈin pɹətˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
business
Environmental rules as trade barriers
Using environmental rules in a way that also protects local businesses from foreign competitors.
Exemplos
- Exporters accused the new carbon border tax of green protectionism.
- The government said its clean-energy rules were not green protectionism but necessary climate policy.
- Trade negotiators tried to separate legitimate environmental standards from green protectionism.