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monometallism|mɒnəʊˈmɛtəlɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec.: see -ism.]
The monometallic system or standard of currency.
1879Blackw. Mag. Aug. 232 British statesmen of all parties..have united in extolling the advantages of ‘mono⁓metallism’ in the form of a single gold standard. 1881World 11 May 6/1 The only alternatives were universal mono⁓metallism by the adoption of gold, or a convention among the nations binding each other to use silver and gold equally at certain fixed values.
Hence monoˈmetallist, one who advocates or favours monometallism. Also attrib.
1876N. Amer. Rev. CXXVI. 163 The mono-metalists denounce it for demonetizing the best of the two metals. 1885Atlantic Monthly Apr. 448/2 Monometallists and bimetallists, business men and bankers, are assaulting the dangerous silver legislation. 1886Contemp. Rev. May 622 The ever-growing scarcity of gold..was remarked..also by the monometallist Economist. |