bimetallism

[ bahy-met-l-iz-uhm ]

/ baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm /

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noun

the use of two metals, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard.

the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard.

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Origin of bimetallism

First recorded in 1875–80; bi-¹ + metal + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM bimetallism

bi·met·al·list, nounbi·met·al·lis·tic, adjective

Words nearby bimetallism

bimester, bimestrial, bimetal, bimetallic, bimetallic strip, bimetallism, bimillenary, bimillennium, Bimini Islands, bimodal, bimodal distribution

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How to use bimetallism in a sentence

William McKinley upheld the gold standard against bimetallism.
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Those of an older generation thus regarded bimetallism, for instance.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park
No articles on bimetallism, as Quarmby said—wasn't it Quarmby?'
New Grub Street|George Gissing
Wholly transitional, under such circumstances, is the rise in prices secured by the adoption of bimetallism.
Essentials of Economic Theory|John Bates Clark

Chatty remarks on bimetallism would meet with his earnest attention.
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After the American election of 1900, bimetallism as a popular cause disappeared from view.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for bimetallism

bimetallism

/ (baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency

the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard

Derived forms of bimetallism

bimetallist, noun

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