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rupiah

American  
[roo-pee-uh] / ruˈpi ə /

noun

plural

rupiah, rupiahs
  1. an aluminum coin, paper money, and monetary unit of Indonesia, equal to 100 sen. Rp.


rupiah British  
/ ruːˈpiːə /

noun

  1. the standard monetary unit of Indonesia, divided into 100 sen

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of rupiah

First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at rupee

Example Sentences

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Jakarta fell nearly two percent as the rupiah plunged to a record low.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A strong 1Q GDP growth report failed to lift the rupiah, as the print was mostly supported by higher government spending and consumption rather than investments or trade, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The rupiah strengthened slightly after the BI’s renewed pledge late Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Analysts expect the measures to deliver near-term relief to the beleaguered rupiah, which has been buffeted by the market turmoil spurred by the Middle East conflict, and persistent concerns about Indonesia’s fiscal position and investability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The need to support the rupiah could force BI to resume rate hikes as early as this month, despite the risk that poses to economic growth, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

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