rand

noun

ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd, 
ˈränt
plural rand
: the basic monetary unit of South Africa see Money Table

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Pretoria has since rolled out a 600 million rand ($35 million) security plan, complete with joint command centers and official briefings. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the euro, the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone and Swedish krona. — Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro. — Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro. — Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rand

Word History

Etymology

the Rand, South Africa

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rand was in 1941

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rand

noun
ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd, 
ˈränt
plural rand
1
: the basic unit of money of South Africa
2
: a coin or bill representing one rand

Biographical Definition

Rand

biographical name

ˈrand How to pronounce Rand (audio)
Ayn ˈīn How to pronounce Rand (audio) 1905–1982 American (Russian-born) writer

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