Shilling (Noun)
Meaning 1
The basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
An English coin worth one twentieth of a pound.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Meaning 3
The basic unit of money in Kenya; equal to 100 cents.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 4
A former monetary unit in Great Britain.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 5
The basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The cost of a meal at the local market was 500 shillings, a fraction of what a tourist would pay at a restaurant.
- When traveling in Uganda, it's recommended to have some local shillings for small purchases and tips.
- She exchanged her dollars for Ugandan shillings at the airport before taking a taxi into the city.
- The street vendor quoted the price of the traditional clothing as 2,000 shillings, a fair price considering the quality.
- As a souvenir, he bought a woodcarving for 800 shillings from a local artist at the market.
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Meaning 6
The basic unit of money in Somalia; equal to 100 cents.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.