元 — meaning in English

English meaning

• dollar noun The main unit of currency in the United States, Canada, Australia, and several other countries, symbolized by $.
• meta adj Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
• yuan noun The basic unit of currency in China.

Senses

元 is used for these senses in English:

• dollar Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.
• meta- Transcending, encompassing.
• yuan (currencies) The basic unit of money in China.

dollar — full definition

1. noun The main unit of currency in the United States, Canada, Australia, and several other countries, symbolized by $.
2. noun Informal: money in general.

meta — full definition

1. adj Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
2. adj In gaming, describing a strategy, character, or item that is currently considered the most effective and widely used.

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