Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cruzado
noun
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Definition
Cruzado refers to a historical currency used in Portugal and Brazil.
Examples
- In the late 1980s, the Brazilian government introduced the cruzado as part of a monetary reform.
- The cruzado was later replaced by the cruzado novo in 1989.
- Many collectors seek out old cruzado coins for their historical value.
Meaning
The term ‘cruzado’ originally denoted a gold coin in medieval Portugal but later became a name for a currency in the late 20th century, particularly in Brazil.
Synonyms
- coin
- currency