Definitions for "Protectionist"
Keywords:  advocate
an advocate of protectionism
Keywords:  xenophobe, cheaper, employ, fears, lose
a kind of xenophobe who fears that they will lose their jobs to those who live in other countries (countries where the cost of living is lower, and general demand can be higher, thus making it cheaper to employ someone)
Government economic protection for domestic producers through restrictions on foreign competitors.
Keywords:  favors, see, one
One who favors protection. See Protection, 4.