rupiah
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rupiah
First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at rupee
Example Sentences
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It pointed out the rupiah was still about seven percent weaker than at the start of the war in February.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
Juda insisted the rupiah was undervalued and that economic pressures were "manageable" and will abate once the war ends.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
The local currency, the rupiah, has also recently slid to fresh lows.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Policymakers raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and announced measures to help steady the rupiah, including incentives to encourage foreign investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The rupiah has been bleeding, and the central bank has no choice but to hike and defend the currency, said Zerlina Zeng at CreditSights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
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