goldbug
noun
goldĀ·bug
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Definition of goldbug
1
: a supporter of the gold standard
2
: a person who invests in or hoards gold
Examples of goldbug in a Sentence
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Where mainstream economists see constraint, goldbugs see disciplineāa government that cannot spend beyond its meansāand a hedge against corruption. — Gwynn Guilford, Quartz, "The quiet campaign to reinstate the gold standard is getting louder," 3 July 2019 Ever since the world left the gold standard, a die-hard band of goldbugs has demanded the U.S. return. — Greg Ip, WSJ, "Judy Shelton, a Goldbug Who Bends to Fit Trump," 4 July 2019 First, goldbugs want a hedge against an economic catastrophe or inflation. — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, "Is Bitcoin the Most Obvious Bubble Ever?," 9 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'goldbug.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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