inflationism

noun

in·​fla·​tion·​ism in-ˈflā-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce inflationism (audio)
: the policy of economic inflation
inflationist noun or adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflationism was in 1919

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Cite this Entry

“Inflationism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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