A rupeethe standard monetary unit in several Asian countries is the basic unit of money used in several South Asian and Indian Ocean countries. It is the name of the currencythe official system of coins and paper money in a country, with different national versionsdifferent forms or editions of the same thing in places such as India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ruˈpi/
Easy pronunciation: roo-PEE (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
Indian currency sense: the basic unit of money in India.
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Rupee Meaning
India’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise
Example: She paid for the taxi in rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- indian rupee — The specific currency name for India.
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Other Meanings of Rupee
Meaning 2
Nepal’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa
Example: He exchanged his dollars for Nepalese rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- nepalese rupee — The specific currency name for Nepal.
Meaning 3
Sri Lanka’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
Example: Prices were listed in Sri Lankan rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sri lanka rupee — The specific currency name for Sri Lanka.
Meaning 4
Mauritius’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Mauritius; equal to 100 cents
Example: They converted the bill into Mauritian rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mauritian rupee — The specific currency name for Mauritius.
Meaning 5
Pakistan’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Pakistan; equal to 100 paisa
Example: The shopkeeper asked for payment in Pakistani rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- pakistani rupee — The specific currency name for Pakistan.
Meaning 6
Seychelles’s main unit of money.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Seychelles; equal to 100 cents
Example: The guide quoted the tour price in Seychellois rupees.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- seychelles rupee — The specific currency name for Seychelles.
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Rupee Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- indian rupee
Other national currency names using rupee
- nepalese rupee
- sri lanka rupee
- mauritian rupee
- pakistani rupee
- seychelles rupee
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use "rupee" as if it meant only the Indian currency, but several countries use rupee-based currencies.
- Do not confuse rupee with paisa or paise, which are smaller units of currency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rupee mean?
A rupee is a unit of currency used in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
Is rupee only used in India?
No. India uses the rupee, but so do several other countries, each with its own national version of the currency.
What are rupee synonyms?
The specific currency names include Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee, Nepalese rupee, Sri Lankan rupee, Mauritian rupee, and Seychelles rupee.
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