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Mercantilism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
§2
an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
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