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Euro

/ˈjʊə.roʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The official currency of the Eurozone, which consists of 19 of the 27 member states of the European Union.

    "When traveling in France, you will need to exchange your dollars for euros."
  2. 2

    A unit of currency used in various financial transactions within the Eurozone.

    "The price of the concert ticket was 50 euros."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Euro' is derived from the word 'Europe', reflecting the currency's origin in the European Union. It was officially adopted in 1999 and became the physical currency in 2002, symbolizing economic integration among member states.

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