1. An economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
   "Mercantilism dominated European economic policy in the colonial era";
   - mercantile system
    
2. Transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
   "The company's mercantilism focused on international trade";
   - commerce, commercialism

Derived forms: mercantilisms

See also: commercial, noncommercial

Type of: dealing, dealings, managed economy, transaction

Encyclopedia: Mercantilism