Mercantilist

Pronunciation: /mərˈkæntəlɪst/

Mercantilist (adjective)

  1. Relating to an economic theory that emphasizes trade and accumulating wealth through government regulation.

Examples

  • A mercantilist approach focuses on accumulating wealth through trade.
  • The mercantilist approach focuses on increasing a nation's wealth.

Common collocations: mercantilist policies, mercantilist principles, mercantilist ideas

Synonyms of Mercantilist

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mercantilist

  • — opposes the principles of mercantilism by advocating for collective ownership.