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rupees

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹupiz// UK //ɹˈuːpiːz// ru·pees

n. the standard unit of money used in several countries, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

n. the primary unit of currency in various South Asian nations and several other countries. Plural form of 'rupee'.


SIMPLE

The meal cost five hundred rupees.

CONTEXTUAL

Travelers visiting Mumbai should carry some cash in rupees for small purchases at local markets.

COMPLEX

The central bank intervened in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the value of the national currency against the dollar as the total amount of rupees in circulation increased.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'rupee'; typically follows the numerical amount.

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