Mercantilism Synonyms

mûrkən-tē-lĭzəm, -tĭ-
An economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. mercantile system
Transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. commerce
  2. commercialism

Words Related to Mercantilism

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. state socialism
  2. industrialism
  3. mercantilist

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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