Seri
- proper noun
- UK
- There aren't a whole lot of luxury hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan, so I was pretty happy to discover via Trip Advisor that there was a highly-rated Radisson right downtown.
- Datuk Seri
- Minister Datuk Seri
Examples
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During the ceremony, the title Seri is awarded to individuals recognized for their exceptional service.
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Seri honored as Pillars of the World
Blog text (7) -
It was as well to say Jakarta or Bandar Seri Begawan.
Fiction book (1996) -
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outlined the multiple studies in response to a request for information about the current state of the country's nuclear efforts.
Blog text (23) -
Datuk Seri Najib Razak is known for his contributions to Malaysian politics.
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The term Seri signifies respect and honor in Malay culture.
Synonyms
A respectful title placed before a man's first name when he is a knight or baronet
A polite title for a man in Malay-speaking areas
A polite title used before a woman's last name to show respect
A polite title added after a person's name in Japan
A respectful title used before a Sikh or South Asian man's name to show honor
A respectful word used to address someone in authority
A polite word added after a person's name in Korean to show respect
A title used to address an unmarried woman in South Asia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Seri is a title in Malay and Indonesian that comes from the same root as South Asian Sri, which originally meant 'honour' or 'good fortune', and it is used like 'Sir' or 'Lady' to show respect before a name.