Meaning & Definition of word "Lira"
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Lira
/ˈlɪə.rə/
noun:
- 1. The basic monetary unit of Italy prior to the adoption of the euro.
- Example: I saved up a lot of lira during my trip to Italy before the euro was introduced.
- 2. The former monetary unit of Turkey, used before the adoption of the new lira in 2005.
- Example: The price was listed in old lira, which I found confusing as it had changed a few years ago.
- 3. A type of banknote or coin that was part of the currency system in Italy and Turkey.
- Example: Collectors are interested in the rare lira coins from the 19th century.
Etymology
From Italian lira, derived from the Latin libra.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lira exchange rate:
The value of the lira compared to another currency.
Turkish lira:
The current currency used in Turkey.
Related Words
kuruş:
Subunit of the Turkish lira.
euro:
Current currency of the Eurozone countries which replaced the lira in Italy.
Slang Meanings of lira
Meaning: Use of lira to refer to money in general.
Example Sentence: I need to save up some lira for the trip.