dinar
noun
Simple meaning
The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and North Macedonia.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈnɑɹ
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Definition
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noun
numismatics
The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: (numismatics) The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.
Used this way, dinar is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran.
The basic unit of money in Iraq.
The basic unit of money in Jordan.
The basic unit of money in Kuwait.
The basic unit of money in Libya.
The basic unit of money in Tunisia.
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