Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Protecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Protect

(1) - Protectingly (adv.) By way of protection; in a protective manner.

(1) - Protection (n.) A theory, or a policy, of protecting the producers in a country from foreign competition in the home market by the imposition of such discriminating duties on goods of foreign production as will restrict or prevent their importation; -- opposed to free trade.
(2) - Protection (n.) A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport.
(3) - Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.
(4) - Protection (n.) The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.

(1) - Protectionism (n.) The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4.

(1) - Protectionist (n.) One who favors protection. See Protection, 4.