crore

[krawr, krohr]

noun

1. (in India) the sum of ten million, especially of rupees; one hundred lacs.

crore

/ krɔː /

noun

1. (in Indian English) ten million

Word History and Origins

Origin of crore¹

First recorded in 1600–10, crore is from the Hindi word kroṛ, karoṛ

Word History and Origins

Origin of crore¹

C17: from Hindi karōr, from Prakrit krodi

Example Sentences

Tata Group, which owns Air India, has said it would give one crore rupee - the equivalent of about £86,000 - to the families of each person who was killed in the crash.

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It broadly states that the action will “safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users.”

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The number is soon going to touch the 5.75 crore mark.

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We believe in the power of 125 crore Indians.

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Fadnavis buckled under the pressure of MNS threats, and it was agreed that the producers will donate Rs 5 crore to the Army Welfare Fund — a demand put forth by Thackeray before the meeting.

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