rouble
Britishnoun
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the standard monetary unit of Belarus and Russia, divided into 100 kopecks
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the former standard monetary unit of Tajikistan, divided into 100 tanga
Etymology
Origin of rouble
C16: from Russian rubl silver bar, from Old Russian rublǐ bar, block of wood, from rubiti to cut up
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the Russian rouble has recovered to become the best-performing world currency this year, with gains of more than 40%, according to Bank of America.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
Russia's central bank has put up its key interest rate to 15% to try to curb inflation and bolster a weak rouble.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2023
A major factor in the rouble weakening has been Russia's trade being hit by the sanctions, economists have said.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2023
Reimposing a requirement that exporters sell a portion of their FX revenues could strengthen the rouble, but may hinder Russian businesses' investment plans, said Gazprombank Investments in a note.
From Reuters ● Oct. 6, 2023
Then he ran back as quickly as he could, paid the silver rouble to the rich man, and got the holy image.
From Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales by Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet)
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