sen

[ sen ]

/ sɛn /

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noun, plural sen.

a money of account of Japan, one 100th of a yen, now used only in certain quotations, as on foreign exchange.

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Origin of sen

First recorded in 1725–35; from Japanese, from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese qián; cf. chon

Words nearby sen

sempiternal, semplice, sempre, sempstress, Semtex, sen, sena, senarius, senarmontite, senary, senate

Other definitions for sen (2 of 4)

sen²

[ sen ]

/ sɛn /

noun, plural sen.

a money of account of Cambodia, one 100th of a riel.

Origin of sen

First recorded in 1960–65; from Khmer sein, probably Khmer pronunciation of the French abbreviation cent., for centime (see centime), stamped on Cambodian coins

Other definitions for sen (3 of 4)

sen³

[ sen ]

/ sɛn /

noun, plural sen.

an aluminum coin and monetary unit of Indonesia, one 100th of a rupiah.

a bronze, cupronickel, or copper-clad coin and monetary unit of Malaysia, one 100th of a ringgit.

Origin of sen

First recorded in 1950–55; from Malay, from English cent

Other definitions for sen (4 of 4)

sen.

or sen.

abbreviation

senate.

senator.

senior.

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How to use sen in a sentence

Unlike former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Huckabee is not immediately forming an exploratory committee.
Can Huckabee Convert the GOP’s Moneymen?|Lloyd Green|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In 1972, Maine Sen. Edmund Muskie was the odds-on favorite to win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
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Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa, a longtime disability advocate, has made HCBS a priority, a Harkin aide told The Daily Beast.
Medicaid Will Give You Money for At-Home Care, but You Might Wait Years|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), a leading voice on police demilitarization, was supportive of the White House announcement.
SWAT Lobby Shoots to Kill Police Reform After Ferguson|Tim Mak|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The line of questioning is a regular ritual conducted between Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the press corps.
CIA Torture Report ‘Days’ Away, Feinstein Says|Tim Mak|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But in this case Taijo's daughter proved to be of much help in making her father the king of Cho-sen.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
James Prosser, Sen., of Philadelphia, has long been the popular proprietor of a fashionable restaurant in the city.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
But he supposed the greatness of Sen. Montezuma's gratitude was such, that it smothered the expression.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
I propose staying till this Day sen'night and shall return for the Budget.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Sen' the dwarf back wi' them to Firdale; they'll know their own way from there.
Two Little Travellers|Frances Browne Arthur

British Dictionary definitions for sen (1 of 3)

sen

/ (sɛn) /

noun plural sen

a monetary unit of Brunei, worth one hundredth of a dollar, Cambodia, worth one hundredth of a riel, Indonesia, worth one hundredth of a rupiah, Malaysia, worth one hundredth of a ringgit, and formerly of Japan (where it is still used as a unit of account)

Word Origin for sen

C19: ultimately from Chinese ch'ien coin

British Dictionary definitions for sen (2 of 3)

SEN

abbreviation for (in Britain)

(formerly) State Enrolled Nurse

British Dictionary definitions for sen (3 of 3)

Sen.

sen.

abbreviation for

senator

senior

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