bimetallist

noun

bi·​met·​al·​list (ˌ)bī-ˈme-tᵊl-ist How to pronounce bimetallist (audio)
plural -s
: an advocate of bimetallism
bimetallistic adjective

Word History

Etymology

probably from French bimétalliste, from bi- bi- entry 1 + métal + -iste -ist

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“Bimetallist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bimetallist. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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