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naira
/ˈnaɪərə/
Definition
1
The basic monetary unit of Nigeria, consisting of 100 kobo.
2
A currency that often finds itself in a complicated relationship with the global foreign exchange market.
Examples
My wallet feels significantly thinner after watching the naira dance a downward tango against the dollar.
I told the cashier I had enough naira to buy the store, but he seemed remarkably unimpressed by my collection of paper.
Trying to keep track of the exchange rate for the naira is the fastest way to get a PhD in financial stress.