toman

American  

[tuh-mahn] / təˈmɑn /

noun

1. a coin of Iran, equal to 10 rials.

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toman British  

/ təˈmɑːn /

noun

1. a gold coin formerly issued in Persia

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Etymology

Origin of toman

1560–70; < Persian tōmān, tūmān < Turkic tümen ten thousand

Example Sentences

Disability Action's Head of Accessibility Nuala Toman has called on Government to abandon its plans, saying the moves would, "punish people for being disabled and push many deeper into poverty and isolation."

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Foodstock's director of strategy Ciaran Toman said he believed the centre will "reach people right across the city regardless of community" with the overall aim to "benefit as many children as possible".

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Nuala Toman, from Disability Action, said that usually meant means transitioning from receiving support specifically designed for disabled people, to accessing services catered towards the needs of older people.

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Ms Toman said it was an under-researched area, but the transition could be "very disruptive" and could sometimes lead to a decline in mental health and well-being.

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Nuala Toman, head of disability and innovation at Disability Action, said: "Across the board, what we see is when a disabled person and a family raise a challenge then the system challenges back."

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