A protectionist is someone who agrees with and supports protectionism.
[business]
Trade frictions between the two countries had been caused by trade protectionists.
2. adjective
Protectionist policies, measures, and laws are meant to stop or reduce imports.
[business]
Too many currency interventions could trigger protectionist policies.
Examples of 'protectionist' in a sentence
protectionist
The adoption of protectionist measures abroad as the downturn deepens may also slow the recovery.
The Sun (2009)
Bringing down protectionist barriers is likely to take rather longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It will remove many administrative obstacles and disguised protectionist measures that individuals and companies can encounter when trying to work abroad.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It's good to see motor racing is free of protectionist instincts.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Europe would fracture, countries would adopt protectionist measures.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
American companies have called on the president to adopt protectionist measures against Chinese imports.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And he also urged India to bring down protectionist trade barriers.
The Sun (2010)
The clash highlights a rise in protectionist sentiment around the world, prompted by the economic slowdown.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A declining dollar could ease protectionist pressures in America.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Many governments have adopted short-term protectionist measures that have driven prices up, it said.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A key finding is that China is actually on the receiving end of a large number of protectionist measures, despite having implemented very few.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
protectionist
British English: protectionist ADJECTIVE
Protectionist policies, measures, and laws are meant to stop or reduce imports.
The administration may be moving away from free trade and toward more protectionist policies.