afghani
|af-ghan-i|
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/æfˈɡæn.i/
Afghan currency or person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afghani' originates from Persian, specifically the word 'افغان', where 'افغان' meant 'Afghan'.
Historical Evolution
'افغان' transformed into the English word 'afghani' to denote both the currency and a person from Afghanistan.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'Afghan', but over time it evolved to also mean the currency of Afghanistan.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the currency of Afghanistan.
The price of the goods was listed in afghanis.
Last updated: 2025/05/24 17:21