milliard
one thousand millions; equivalent to U.S. billion.
Origin of milliard
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How to use milliard in a sentence
Definite figures even were mentioned, namely, a period of thirty–five years and minimum annuities of three milliard gold marks.
A Revision of the Treaty | John Maynard KeynesGermanys total liability under the Treaty amounts to 138 milliard gold marks (inclusive of the liability for Belgian debt).
A Revision of the Treaty | John Maynard KeynesThe total would work out, therefore, at about 100 milliard gold marks.
A Revision of the Treaty | John Maynard KeynesWe are fighting not for a few milliard francs and a disaffected province, but for priceless spoils and European hegemony.
England and Germany | Emile Joseph DillonFor the French had no less than half a milliard francs lent out at interest for short terms in Russia.
England and Germany | Emile Joseph Dillon
British Dictionary definitions for milliard
/ (ˈmɪlɪˌɑːd, ˈmɪljɑːd) /
British (no longer in technical use) a thousand million: US and Canadian equivalent: billion
Origin of milliard
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