Phrase guide

reserve bank

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A central bank.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, India, New-Zealand, South-Africa

Qualifier: and other countries

Examples

  • The Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A regional bank operating under and implementing the policies of the Federal Reserve.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

one of 12 regional banks that monitor and act as depositories for banks in their region

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Federal Reserve Bank

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: depository financial institution, bank, banking concern, banking company

History

Etymology

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