Example Sentences
"European nations practiced mercantilism to become wealthy and powerful."
"Mercantilism encouraged countries to explore and colonize new lands."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of mercantilism?
Study Tips
To remember mercantilism, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.