remonetize

[ ree-mon-i-tahyz, -muhn- ]

verb (used with object)

, re·mon·e·tized, re·mon·e·tiz·ing.

1. to restore to use as legal tender:

   to remonetize silver.

remonetize

/ riːˈmʌnɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. tr to reinstate as legal tender

   to remonetize silver

Derived Forms

• reˌmonetiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• re·mone·ti·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remonetize¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; re- + monetize

Example Sentences

But our line of policy in a joint movement with other nations to remonetize is very simple and very direct.

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