bimetallism
[bahy-
met
-l-iz-
uh
m]
/baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
the use of two
metals
, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard.
2.
the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard.
Origin
1875-80;
bi-
1
+
metal
+
-ism
Related forms
bimetallist,
noun
bimetallistic,
adjective
Examples from the web for
bimetallism
Some of the people who are fretting about
bimetallism
are hardly able to buy a pound of iron.
The term limping
bimetallism
has been used to describe this program.
British Dictionary definitions for
bimetallism
bimetallism
/
baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm
/
noun
1.
the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency
2.
the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard
Derived Forms
bimetallist,
noun