DEMONETIZE


Meaning of DEMONETIZE in English

or demonetise di:'mʌnɪtʌɪz , -'mɒn-

■ verb deprive a coin or precious metal of its status as money.

Derivatives

demonetization noun

Origin

C19: from Fr. démonétiser , from dé- (expressing reversal) + L. moneta 'money'.

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