CEFR B1

currency

noun

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country.

Examples

The euro is the official currency of the Eurozone.
Many countries have their own unique currency.

Synonyms: money, legal tender, specie

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currency (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌrənsi/

Definition

A system of money in general use in a particular country.

Examples

The euro is the official currency of the Eurozone.
Many countries have their own unique currency.
The exchange rate between the US dollar and the Japanese yen fluctuates daily.

How to Use currency

currency exchange (collocation): The act or process of exchanging the money of one country for that of another. — "I need to find a currency exchange booth before my flight."
currency market (collocation): The global marketplace where currencies are traded. — "The currency market can be very volatile."

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