"greenbackism" meaning in All languages combined

See greenbackism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From greenback + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|greenback|ism}} greenback + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} greenbackism (uncountable)
  1. A movement advocating for the inflation of the US currency. Tags: uncountable
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