Mercantilism Definition

mûrkən-tē-lĭzəm, -tĭ-
noun
The doctrine that arose in Europe with the decline of feudalism, that the economic interests of the nation could be strengthened by the government by protection of home industries, as through tariffs, by increased foreign trade, as through monopolies, and by a balance of exports over imports, with a consequent accumulation of bullion.
Webster's New World
The practice, methods, or spirit of merchants; commercialism.
American Heritage

Commercialism.

Webster's New World
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Origin of Mercantilism

  • mercantil(e) –ism

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Mercantilism Sentence Examples

  • England developed many colonies under mercantilism in order to increase its trading territory.

  • The nation is attempting to sell more goods than they purchase, following the ecomonic policy of mercantilism.

  • Great Britain imposed a policy of mercantilism upon all of its colonies.

  • Indeed it has been fairly observed that Hume retains an attitude of refined mercantilism.

  • It is predicted that over time, China will move away from strictly regulated mercantilism.

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