Colbertism

noun

Col·​bert·​ism

ˈkälbə(r)ˌtizəm,

ˈkōl-,

kōlˈba(a)ˌrizəm

plural -s

: the mercantilistic policies and practices of Colbert

Word History

Etymology

Jean B. Colbert + English -ism

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