central bank

noun
/ˌsɛntɹ(ə)l ˈbæŋk/UK/ˌsɛntɹəl ˈbæŋk/US

Etymology

From central (adjective) + bank (noun).

  1. derived from *bʰeg-
  2. derived from *bankiz
  3. derived from *banki
  4. derived from bank
  5. derived from banca
  6. derived from banque
  7. inherited from banke
  8. formed as central bank — “central + bank

Definitions

  1. The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union, which normally implements…

    The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union, which normally implements monetary objectives by controlling interest rates, issuing currency, managing the national debt, overseeing banking and financial activities, and regulating the supply of money.

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