currencies

Meanings

• a unit of account or a medium of exchange in any economy

  - "US Dollars are used as the primary currency in the United States."
  - "Euros are widely accepted as a means of exchange throughout the European Union."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with currencies
dollars , pounds , yen , renminbi

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Homophones

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1. currencies, currents
   

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Variants

List of all variants of currencies that leads to same result
currencies , currency , fractional currencies , fractional currency

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Forms

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noun, singular or plural, countable or uncountable, common or proper

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Etymology

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The word 'currency' comes from the Latin word 'courreus' which means 'runner'. This is because in ancient times, currencies were often in the form of runners or messengers who carried valuable commodities from one place to another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monetary policy: Monetary policy is the use of various monetary tools and instruments to influence the overall level of economic activity in an economy.

2. Exchange rate: An exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another currency.

3. Central bank: A central bank is an independent financial institution that is responsible for managing a country's monetary policy and maintaining the stability of its currency.

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Culture

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Currency has played a significant role in human history and culture. From ancient times, currencies were often in the form of precious metals, shells, or other valuable commodities. Currencies have been used as a means of exchange, a unit of account, and as a store of value. Currencies have also played an important role in international trade, diplomacy, and military strategy. Currencies have been the subject of art, literature, music, and other forms of cultural expression. Currencies have also been the subject of scientific study, particularly in the fields of economics, finance, and monetary theory.

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