What does “monetary” mean?
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adjectiveconnected with money, especially a country’s money supply
The central bank sets monetary policy.
Monetary at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɑnəˌtɛri/ · MAH-nuh-tair-ee
How to use “monetary” correctly
“Monetary policy” is about interest rates and money supply; “fiscal policy” is about taxes and government spending.
Common phrases with “monetary”
- monetary policy
- monetary value
- monetary union
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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