DEMONETIZE


Meaning of DEMONETIZE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )d ē - ' mä-n ə - ˌ t ī z, - ' m ə -

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: French démonétiser, from dé- de- + Latin moneta coin ― more at MINT

Date: 1852

1 : to stop using (a metal) as a monetary standard

2 : to deprive of value for official payment

– de · mon · e · ti · za · tion \ ( ˌ )d ē - ˌ mä-n ə -t ə - ' z ā -sh ə n, - ˌ m ə - \ noun

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