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Word: Stagflation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: blend of stagnation (see stagnate) and inflation
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌstaɡˈfleɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in a country's economy.
Short Definition:persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in country's economy
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