Stater

/ˈsteɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A coin or form of currency that is used in a particular country or region.

The merchant accepted a stater as payment for the goods.

A member or individual who is a participant in a specific situation, often relating to governance or representation.

As a stater, she was responsible for voicing the concerns of her constituents.

A specific amount or unit in terms of state or condition.

The software update improved the operational stater of the device.

From Greek 'stater', meaning 'standard', referring to its role as a standard unit of weight and currency.

gold stater

A stater made of gold.

drachma

Ancient Greek currency that was often in circulation alongside staters.

shekel

An ancient unit of currency that may relate to the concept of stater.

An informal term for a significant sum of money.

I need to save a stater for my vacation.