Definition

Noun: 1. The basic unit of money in Estonia: The kroon was the official currency of the Republic of Estonia from 1928 to 1940 and again from 1992 until it was replaced by the euro in 2011.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Before adopting the euro, prices in Estonia were listed in kroon.
  • He exchanged his remaining kroons for euros at the bank.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used when discussing the economic history of Estonia or the transition of former Soviet states to market economies and later to the Eurozone.
  • The reintroduction of the kroon in 1992 was a symbol of regained independence.

Variants and Related Words

• Krooni: The plural form of 'kroon'.
  • The old coins were worth five krooni.

Synonyms

• Currency: A system of money in general use in a particular country.
• Monetary unit: A standard unit of value of a country's currency.

Notes on Meaning

• This word refers specifically to a former national currency. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized, though it may appear in lowercase in general text.
• It is not used in any idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs, as it is a concrete noun for a specific item.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Estonia