Definition

The currency used in Indonesia, represented by the symbol 'Rp'.

Example

When I traveled to Indonesia, I exchanged my dollars for rupiah.

Conversation

Have you ever been to Indonesia and used the rupiah?

Yeah, I found it really interesting how different their currency is.

I heard the exchange rate can be quite favorable if you plan ahead.

Definitely! It's good to know when traveling there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'rupiah' originates from the Malay word 'rupiah', which is derived from the Spanish word 'real', meaning a royal or real coin. It refers specifically to the currency used in Indonesia.

Memory Tip

Think of the connection to the Spanish 'real', which was a royal coin, to remember that 'rupiah' is the currency of Indonesia.

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