goldbug

or gold bug

[gohld-buhg]

noun

Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
gold beetle.

Origin of goldbug

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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