currencies
n. countablen. the systems of money used by different countries. You use this when talking about trading one type of money, like dollars, for another, like euros.
n. the systems of money in general use in particular countries. Often refers to the specific units of exchange used within a national or economic territory.
Travelers often need to exchange their local currencies at the airport.
The international market allows traders to buy and sell different currencies based on shifting exchange rates.
Economic stability in the region depends heavily on the strength of local currencies against the dollar, as many essential imports are priced in the latter.
Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple national systems; the singular form refers to a specific system or the general concept of money.