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monetary system vs currency

currency vs monetary system

monetary system and currency both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
monetary system Yes No No No
currency Yes No No No
As nouns, currency is a hyponym of monetary system; that is, currency is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than monetary system:
  • monetary system: anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
  • currency: the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
Other hyponyms of monetary system include legal tender, stamp, tender, money.
monetary system (noun) currency (noun)
anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region the property of belonging to the present time
general acceptance or use
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
Difference between monetary system and currency

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