nondollar

/nɑnˈdɑlər/
noun
  1. A currency or financial instrument that is not the U.S. dollar.
    • The bank offers accounts that hold nondollars for international clients.
    • Traders exchanged their dollars for nondollars before traveling abroad.
    • The fund invests primarily in nondollars to hedge against dollar fluctuations.
adjective
  1. Not using or involving the U.S. dollar as a currency.
    • Investors are looking for nondollar assets to diversify their portfolios.
    • Many countries have nondollar trade agreements to reduce reliance on the U.S. currency.
    • The company expanded into nondollar markets in Asia and Africa.
  2. Denominated or priced in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.
    • She received a portion of her salary in nondollar payments from the overseas branch.
    • The bond was issued as a nondollar instrument in euros.
    • The store accepts both dollar and nondollar transactions for international customers.
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