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English > 1 sense of the word bimetallism:
NOUNpossessionbimetallisma monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio
English > bimetallism: 1 sense > noun 1, possession
MeaningA monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio.
Broaderstandard, monetary standardThe value behind the money in a monetary system
Adjectivesbimetallistic, bimetallicpertaining to a monetary system based on two metals
Nounsbimetallistan advocate of bimetallism