R.I.

¹

abbreviation for

1. Queen and Empress.

R.I.

²

abbreviation for

1. King and Emperor.

RI

³

or R.I.

abbreviation for

1. Rhode Island (approved especially for use with zip code).

RI

abbreviation for

1. Regina et Imperatrix
2. Rex et Imperator
3. Rhode Island
4. Royal Institution
5. religious instruction
6. (Republic of) Indonesia (international car registration)

Word History and Origins

Origin of R.I.¹

From Latin Rēgīna et Imperātrīx

Origin of R.I.²

From Latin Rēx et Imperātor

Word History and Origins

Origin of R.I.¹

(sense 1) Latin: Queen and Empress

Example Sentences

Does this mean Bad Gal Ri-Ri's now defunct account on the social media site may have an effect on what people are buying?

From The Daily Beast

Furthermore, there are reports that Jang and Ri were somehow involved in a sex tape.

From The Daily Beast

Later we learn that “Lennon and his wife had purchased a condo about a mile and a half from the Mailer home” in Provincetown, RI.

From The Daily Beast

As Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said Thursday, “No deal is better than a bad deal.”

From The Daily Beast

For one thing, Ri Sol Ju almost certainly is a pseudonym—leaving the question of what her true identity is.

From The Daily Beast

Aunt Ri was looking forward to the rest with great anticipation; she was heartily tired of being on the move.

From Project Gutenberg

Aunt Ri, at her best estate, had never possessed a room which had the expression of this poor little mud hut of Ramona's.

From Project Gutenberg

As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.

From Project Gutenberg

It was in full sight from the door of the little shanty in which Aunt Ri's carpet-loom stood.

From Project Gutenberg

Except for their sad errand, both Felipe and Aunt Ri would have experienced a keen delight in this ascent.

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