inflationism

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noun (1)

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

inflationist

2 of 2

noun (2)

in·​fla·​tion·​ist -sh(ə)nə̇st How to pronounce inflationist (audio)
plural -s
often attributive
: one who favors economic inflation

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflationism was in 1919

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“Inflationism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationism. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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