Sri
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- proper noun
- Indian
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Sri
- She's from Sri Lanka.
This is on the road to Sri Bhuvaneshwari.
- This is on the road to Sri Bhuvaneshwari.
- I mean, Sri Chinmoy and what became his marathon team was ready.
Examples
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Many people in India use the title Sri before the names of respected leaders.
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In Hindu culture, Sri is often added to the names of deities as a sign of respect.
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For the first time in a quarter century, the Sri Lankan government controlled the entire island.
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Now the only trip I take is to our local Sri Lankan specialty store.
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There was and still is little chance of massive violence occurring in central Sri Lanka.
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Within 2 hours it reaches Thailand and Sri Lanka.
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Until recently, the main suppliers were Sri Lanka, India, and the Philippines.
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Edith and I, we're actually thinking of going to Sri Lanka next year for our holidays.
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Fonseka recovered from his injuries and went on to lead the Sri Lankan military.
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The two lawsuits continue to work their way through Sri Lanka's sclerotic justice system.
Academic text (2011)
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Sri comes from the Sanskrit śrī, meaning 'radiance' or 'honour', and has long been used before the names of gods and respected people, which is why you see Sri before leaders, saints, and even in place names like Sri Lanka to show respect.