Dinar: meaning, definitions and examples

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dinar

 

[ dษชหˆnษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

The dinar is a currency unit used in several countries, most notably in the Middle East and North Africa. It's derived from the Roman denarius, and its value is typically tied to the gold standard or other stable currencies. Different nations have their own dinar, including the Jordanian dinar, Kuwaiti dinar, and Iraqi dinar, each with varying values and historical significance. The dinar is often subdivided into smaller units, such as fils.

Synonyms

ashtar, currency, money

Examples of usage

  • I exchanged my dollars for dinars before traveling to Jordan.
  • The price of the hotel was 100 dinars per night.
  • Inflation has affected the value of the Iraqi dinar significantly.
  • The Kuwaiti dinar is considered one of the strongest currencies in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "dinar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคจเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dinar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒŠใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dinar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dinar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””๋‚˜๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dinar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฌ็บณๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฝะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dinar

Etymology

The term 'dinar' traces its origins back to the Roman denarius, a silver coin that was widely used in the Roman Empire. The name 'dinar' itself comes from the Arabic 'dฤซnฤr', which was derived from the late Latin term 'denarius'. Historically, the use of the dinar transitioned into the Islamic world as a significant currency. The first gold dinar was minted by the caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan in the year 696 AD, following the model of the Byzantine solidus. Over the centuries, the dinar became a prevalent form of currency in various Islamic states and empires, signaling its ongoing economic significance. Today, many countries in the Arab world, including Jordan, Kuwait, and Algeria, have adopted the dinar as their official currency, reflecting both historical roots and contemporary economic needs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,348 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.