GBP
|G-B-P|
B1
/dʒiː-biː-piː/
British currency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'GBP' originates from the English term 'Great British Pound', where 'Great' refers to the United Kingdom and 'Pound' is the currency unit.
Historical Evolution
'GBP' was adopted as the standard abbreviation for the British pound sterling in financial markets and international transactions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply referred to as 'pound', but 'GBP' became the standard abbreviation for clarity in global finance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the abbreviation for the British pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom.
The exchange rate for GBP to USD has fluctuated recently.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/06 12:36