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• R.I.B.A.
  R.I.B.A.

  abbreviation

  Royal Institute of British Architects.
• RIBA
  RIBA

  abbreviation

  Royal Institute of British Architects
• riba
  riba

  noun

  (in Islam) interest or usury, as forbidden by the Koran

R.I.B.A.

American  

abbreviation

1. Royal Institute of British Architects.

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RIBA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Royal Institute of British Architects

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riba ² British  

/ ˈriːbə /

noun

1. (in Islam) interest or usury, as forbidden by the Koran

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Etymology

Origin of riba

C21: from Arabic al-Riba , literally: to excess or increase

Example Sentences

That all creates an "aspirational living environment" that stands "in stark contrast to the institutional atmosphere often associated with older people's housing", Riba said.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Medicine giant AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre "radically redefines the research facility", according to Riba, "blending cutting-edge laboratories with welcoming public spaces".

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

The Elizabeth line, a rail network which opened in London in 2022, has been announced as one of six nominees for the 2024 Riba Stirling prize for architecture.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

That is part of why she is the player she is, and why coach Pere Riba talks about what a good listener and learner Gauff is.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

He determined, however, first to carry out his project of visiting Santander, which he reached by way of Villa Viciosa, Colunga, Riba de Sella, Llanes, Colombres, San Vicente, Santillana.

From The Life of George Borrow by Jenkins, Herbert George