chit fund

noun

A banking system popular in South Asia whereby a group of individuals agree to save or borrow together for a specified amount of time.

Meanings

nounchit fund (plural chit funds)

plural chit funds

  1. businessA banking system popular in South Asia whereby a group of individuals agree to save or borrow together for a specified amount of time.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

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Chicago

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