inflationism

[ in-fley-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the policy or practice of inflation through expansion of currency or bank deposits.

inflationism

/ ɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the advocacy or policy of inflation through expansion of the supply of money and credit

Derived Forms

• inˈflationist, nounadjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflationism¹

First recorded in 1915–20; inflation + -ism

Example Sentences

The inflationism of the currency systems of Europe has proceeded to extraordinary lengths.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus the menace of inflationism described above is not merely a product of the war, of which peace begins the cure.

From Project Gutenberg