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monometallism definition

mono·met·al·lism (-met′'l iz′əm)

noun

  1. the use of only one metal, usually gold or silver, as the monetary standard
  2. the doctrine or policies supporting this

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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