1. people who support bimetallism, a monetary system based on both gold and silver as legal tender
Usage: economics; historical

Examples

• The bimetallists argued that using both gold and silver would increase the money supply.
• In the 1890s, bimetallists clashed with those who favored the gold standard alone.
• William Jennings Bryan was one of the most famous bimetallists in American politics.
• The bimetallists believed their system would help farmers by making credit more available.
• Economic historians study the debates between bimetallists and gold standard supporters.
• Many bimetallists came from agricultural regions where debt was a major concern.