agoroth
|a-go-roth|
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/əˈɡɔːrɒθ/
(agora)
public gathering space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agora' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'אגורה', where 'אגור' meant 'to collect.'
Historical Evolution
'אגורה' transformed into the modern Hebrew word 'agora', and eventually became the English word 'agora' for the currency unit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to collect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a currency unit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'agora', a monetary unit in Israel, equal to 1/100 of a shekel.
I have several agoroth in my wallet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 18:51