currency

Universal Words noun (plural currencies) 1 [C,U] the system of money that a country uses: trading in foreign currencies * a single European currency * You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card. seealsoHARDCURRENCY 2 [U] the fact that sth is used or accepted by a lot of people: The term 'post-industrial' now has wide currency. * The qualification has gained currency all over the world.