Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anna
Noun
ˈænə
Definition
A unit of currency in India, which is no longer in use but was historically significant in the context of the Indian monetary system.
Examples
- When the British used the Indian currency system, one rupee was divided into 16 annas.
- He found an old coin that bore the inscription of ‘anna’ on it.
Meaning
The term ‘anna’ was used to describe a quarter of an Indian rupee, and it was used in various forms in British India.
Synonyms
- Paisa
- Cent
