C1adjectiveformalmoneybusiness
US/ˈmɑː.nə.ter.i/
UK/ˈmʌn.ɪ.tər.i/
relating to money, especially the money supply of a country
In context
The central bank controls monetary policy and interest rates.
The monetary value of the old coin surprised everyone.
Several countries in Europe share a single monetary system.
Words that go with monetary
adjective + noun
- monetary policyMonetary policy aims to keep prices stable.
- monetary valueThe painting has little monetary value.
- monetary systemThe monetary system changed after the war.
- monetary unionEurope formed a monetary union in 1999.
- monetary rewardThe job offers a good monetary reward.
- monetary gainHe acted for monetary gain, not for pleasure.