| bimetallism |
| bimetallism | (n) a 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 |
| Bimetallism | n. [ F. bimétalisme. ] The legalized use of two metals (as gold and silver) in the currency of a country, at a fixed relative value; -- in opposition to monometallism. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ The words bimétallisme and monométallisme are due to M. Cernuschi [ 1869 ]. Littré. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| 複本位制 | [ふくほんいせい, fukuhon'isei] (n) bimetallism [Add to Longdo] |
