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Padma Shri

British  
/ ˈpʌdmə ˈʃriː /

noun

  1. (in India) an award for distinguished service in any field

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Etymology

Origin of Padma Shri

Hindi: lotus decoration

Example Sentences

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He received the Padma Shri, one of the Indian government’s top honors, in 1967.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023

She also received two of India’s highest civilian honors: the Padma Bhushan in 1985 and the Padma Shri in 1986.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2022

In 1976, the Padma Shri for Civil Service, one of India's highest honors for civilians.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2021

She was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour the Padma Shri.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2018

In 2013 Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, for her decades of service to the film industry.

From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2018

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