trimetallism

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noun

The use of a monetary standard based upon three different metals, typically gold, silver, and copper.

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Meanings

nountrimetallism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeconomicsThe use of a monetary standard based upon three different metals, typically gold, silver, and copper.

Origin

From tri- + metallism.

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APA

trimetallism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetallism

MLA

“trimetallism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetallism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trimetallism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetallism.

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