goldbug

or gold bug

[ gohld-buhg ]

noun
  1. Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.

  2. Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.

Origin of goldbug

1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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