naira
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of naira
C20: altered from Nigeria
Example Sentences
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Fuel sellers, known as "marketers", and independent analysts have disputed that figure, putting it closer to 2,000 naira.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
But lots of people, including fuel traders, have been chasing the same limited supply of foreign currency, which leads to the naira losing even more value.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
As the naira plunged and pump prices increased several times, the government, aware of the potential danger of protests, continued to pipette some medicine to the masses.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
When he took over, the exchange rate was 460 naira to the US dollar.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
Instead, to make Chima feel better he said, “O zugo, its enough,” hugged Chima, and stuffed a small wad of naira notes into Aunty Ifeoma’s hand to buy Chima a present, which made Chima smile.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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