Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drachmae
Noun
/ˈdrakmə/
Definition
The plural of drachma, a historical unit of currency in ancient Greece.
Examples
- The merchant accepted a few drachmae in payment for the goods.
- In ancient Greece, a drachmae could buy a day’s worth of food.
- The coins were made of silver, valued high among the citizens.
Meaning
Drachmae refers to a specific amount of money that was used in ancient Greece. It is often associated with trade, commerce, and the economy of the time.
Synonyms
- Currency
- Coin
- Money
