Ratana

British  

/ ˈrɑːtɑːnɑː /

adjective

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

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noun

1. the Ratana Church itself

2. a member of the Ratana Church

Etymology

Origin of Ratana

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

Example Sentences

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

With more than 10 cancelled tours in December alone, Bun Ratana said his income has plunged by around 80 percent, to just $150, compared to the same month last year.

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

Ratana Sriauan, is a digital content creator from the province of Udon Thani in the poor northeastern region of Isan, where most of Thailand’s overseas workers hail from, and she wrote on Facebook about and abducted friend whom she callled by a nickname.

From Seattle Times

Mr Ratana, a 54-year-old New Zealand-born officer had served in the Met for almost 30 years.

From BBC