definition of
[mercantilism]

[1] #1 mercantilism n. [mercantile system] an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests. wn

[2] #2 mercantilism n. [commerce, commercialism] transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services). wn