What does DINAR mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The basic monetary unit of several countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Sudan, and Tunisia.
2. A silver coin of ancient Rome, originally worth ten asses.

Pronunciations:

• US: /dɪˈnɑr/
• UK: /ˈdʌɪnə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dinar" comes from the Arabic word "dīnār," which means "gold coin." The term originated in ancient Rome and was used as a form of currency in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, the dinar is still used in several countries as their official currency, including Iraq, Serbia, and Tunisia.

Synonyms:

• Dirham
• Dollar
• Pound
• Rial

Related Words:

• Diram
• Drain
• Radar
• Rains
• Ranid

Example Sentences:

• The Iraqi dinar has been the official currency of Iraq since 1932.
• The Tunisian dinar is divided into 1,000 millimes.
• The ancient Roman dinar was made of silver and was worth ten asses.