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MLA

1 American  
  1. Modern Language Association.


M.L.A. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Master of Landscape Architecture.

  2. Modern Language Association.


MLA British  

abbreviation

  1. Member of the Legislative Assembly (of Northern Ireland)

  2. Modern Language Association (of America)

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Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker was motivated to introduce it by some of his experiences of breakfast clubs and meal schemes in youth work.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy also welcomed the Executive's approval of the legislation.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

In a statement, TUV MLA Timothy Gaston said the "so-called independent remuneration board has delivered exactly the outcome MLAs always intended".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The chair of the infrastructure committee at Stormont, DUP MLA Peter Martin, told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster there had been a "lack of focus" on potholes in the last number of years.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The day after Christmas she left Pemberton Road, with the excuse to his mother and Sonia that a last-minute interview had fallen into place at the MLA.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri