mon·o·met·al·lism (m n  -m t l- z m)n. The economic theory or practice of using only one metal as a monetary standard. mon o·metal·list n. |
monometallism [ˌmɒnəʊˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) the use of one metal, esp gold or silver, as the sole standard of value and currency
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) the economic policies supporting a monometallic standard
monometallist n
monometallism
1. the use of only one metal, usually gold or silver, as a monetary Standard.
2. the use of only one metal for coinage. — monometallist, n.
See also: Money2. the use of only one metal for coinage. — monometallist, n.
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