Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thebe

noun
/ˈθɛ.beɪ/
Definition
Thebe is a unit of currency in Botswana, equal to one-hundredth of a pula.
Examples
  • The cost of the book is fifty thebe.
  • I found a coin worth ten thebe on the street.
  • The total was two pula and fifty thebe.
Meaning
Thebe is used as a monetary term in Botswana, reflecting its role in the economy as a smaller denomination of the national currency.
Synonyms
  • None, as it is a specific currency unit.