Definition

A small unit of currency used in Latvia, Morocco, and Ethiopia, where 100 santims equal one larger unit of currency in each country.

Example

I exchanged my money for santims before traveling to Latvia.

Conversation

Did you know that one santim is a hundredth of a lat?

Really? I had no idea that it was so small!

Yeah, it's interesting how different countries have their own subunits like the santim.

Totally! I wonder how many santims it would take to buy something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'santim' originates from Turkish 'kuruş', which refers to a fractional currency unit. It is used in various contexts to denote a small denomination of money, particularly in relation to the Turkish lira.

Memory Tip

Think of 'santim' as a small part of a larger currency, similar to how a cent is a small part of a dollar.

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