Petrodollars

[pe-troh-dol-erz]

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plural noun

surplus revenues in dollars accumulated by petroleum-exporting countries, as those of the Middle East, especially when then used for foreign loans or investments.

Origin:
1970–75; petro-² + dollars

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Petrodollars

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