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Definition of demonetize

demonetize

/diːˈmɑːnətaɪz/
(UK: demonetise)
de · mon · e · tize
Adjective:demonetized
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Past Simple:demonetized
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Past Participle:demonetized
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Present Participle:demonetizing
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demonetize Lexical Profile

demonetize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To remove the ability of a digital creator, website, or piece of online content to earn advertising revenue.

Example

"The video-sharing platform will automatically demonetize channels that repeatedly violate its community guidelines."

2

To strip a currency unit, coin, or precious metal of its official status as legal tender.

Example

"The central bank decided to demonetize the older banknotes in an effort to curb counterfeiting and tax evasion."

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• Rhymes for demonetize

• Nearby Words

demolition
demon
demoness
demonetize
demonic
demonically
demonization

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French démonétiser, formed from the prefix dé- ('away from' or 'reverse') and Latin moneta ('mint' or 'money').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demonetize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demonetize
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