IPA: //ˈbaɪˌmɛtəlɪst//
KK: /ˈbaɪˌmɛtəlɪst/
Relating to or supporting a monetary system that uses two metals, typically gold and silver, as the basis for currency.
The economist presented a bimetallist view on the benefits of using both gold and silver in the economy.
A person who supports or promotes the use of two metals, typically gold and silver, as the basis for currency.
The bimetallist argued that using both gold and silver would stabilize the economy.
Bimetallist → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "metallum" (from Latin, meaning metal) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word refers to a person who advocates for or practices a monetary system based on two metals, typically gold and silver.
Think of 'two' ('bi-') metals ('metallum') that someone is concerned with ('-ist'). This helps you remember that a bimetallist is someone who supports a system using two different metals.