Ratana

British

/ ˈrɑːtɑːnɑː /

adjective

of or relating to the Ratana Church or the Māori Christian religious movement associated with it

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noun

the Ratana Church itself
a member of the Ratana Church

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Etymology

Origin of Ratana

from the Church's founder, TW Ratana (1873–1939)

Example Sentences

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"Some tourists are scared, but here in Siem Reap it is safe," Bun Ratana told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Chasing visitors around Cambodia's Angkor temple ruins to offer his services, tour guide Bun Ratana says he has had little work since deadly clashes with Thailand broke out, despite it being high season.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Heng Ratana said many more pieces of ordnance are believed to still be buried, so the school will be closed for some days while the deminers work to collect the dangerous material.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

In total, more than 2,000 pieces of ordnance was discovered over three days - Heng Ratana, director general of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, told AFP news agency.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2023

When she decided to strike out on her own, Teawbut enlisted as a business partner the mother of a friend of hers, Boontom Ratana, previously the chef at Urban Thai in Arlington.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

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