Meaning of the word "central bank" in English

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central bank

US /ˈsen.trəl ˌbæŋk/
UK /ˈsen.trəl ˌbæŋk/
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Noun

1.

a national bank that provides financial and banking services for its country's government and commercial banking system, as well as implementing monetary policy and issuing currency

Example:
The central bank raised interest rates to combat inflation.
The government relies on the central bank for economic stability.
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