Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leu

noun

/leʊ/

Definition

A leu is a historical unit of currency used in various regions, often associated with the Romanian currency.

Examples

The price of the book is 30 leu.
In Romania, you can exchange euros for leu at various currency exchange offices.
The leu has been the official currency of Romania since 1867.

Meaning

The term leu can refer to the currency of Romania, which is denoted by the abbreviation RON. It is used to measure and facilitate trade and economic transactions.