# protectionism vs protectionist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### protectionism
*noun · IPA /pɹəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/ · frequency rank #36,719*
A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

### protectionist
*adjective · frequency rank #35,468*
Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.

## Source
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