bimetallist
- noun
- /ˌbaɪˈmɛtəlɪst/
- Specialized
- A bimetallist believes in the value of both gold and silver.
Examples
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During the late 19th century, many politicians in the United States were outspoken bimetallists who advocated for using both gold and silver as currency.
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During the late 19th century, many politicians in the United States were outspoken bimetallists.
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Historians often debate the influence bimetallists had on economic policy during the 1800s.
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The bimetallist argued passionately for the reintroduction of silver into the currency system.
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Many bimetallists argue for a return to a dual-metal currency system.
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The bimetallist spoke at the rally about the importance of gold and silver backing the monetary system.
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Many bimetallists believed that a fixed ratio between gold and silver would stabilize the economy.
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Etymology
Bimetallist is made of bi- meaning 'two' and metal meaning 'metal', so it literally means 'two metals'. A bimetallist is someone who wants money to be based on two metals, usually 'gold' and 'silver'.