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bimetallism
[ bahy-met-l-iz-uhm ]
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.
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
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Derived Forms
- biˈmetallist, noun
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Other Words From
- bi·metal·list noun
- bi·metal·listic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bimetallism1
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Example Sentences
William McKinley upheld the gold standard against bimetallism.
Those of an older generation thus regarded bimetallism, for instance.
No articles on bimetallism, as Quarmby said—wasn't it Quarmby?'
Wholly transitional, under such circumstances, is the rise in prices secured by the adoption of bimetallism.
Chatty remarks on bimetallism would meet with his earnest attention.
After the American election of 1900, bimetallism as a popular cause disappeared from view.
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