Afghani

/æfˈɡɑːni/ noun

Definition

The official currency of Afghanistan, or a person from Afghanistan.

Etymology

From 'Afghan,' relating to Afghanistan. The currency was established in the late 1800s. The '-i' suffix indicates nationality or origin in various languages.

Kelly Says

Afghanistan's currency is called the afghani, and its value has fluctuated wildly due to the country's political instability and warfare over decades. The word 'afghani' shows how geography, politics, and economics are all tangled together in language.

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