1. a person who advocates for bimetallism, an economic system using both gold and silver as monetary standards
Usage: economics; historical

Examples

• The bimetallist argued that using both gold and silver would stabilize the economy.
• Many farmers in the 1890s were bimetallists who supported silver coinage.
• William Jennings Bryan was a famous bimetallist politician.
• The bimetallist movement gained strength during economic downturns.
• As a bimetallist, she believed dual metal standards would increase money supply.
• The debate between bimetallists and gold standard supporters dominated the election.