Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mina
Noun
/ˈmiː.nə/
Definition
A mina is a historical unit of weight or currency used in various ancient cultures, including the Greeks and the Babylonians.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks traded using mina as a measure for gold.
- The weight of a mina was approximately 1.25 pounds.
- Many historical documents reference the valuation of goods in minas.
Meaning
In a historical context, ‘mina’ was used to refer to a specific amount of gold or silver, as well as a measure for weighing other commodities.
Synonyms
- Weight
- Measure
- Unit
