RI

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abbreviation

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

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Words nearby RI

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Other definitions for RI (2 of 3)

R.I.¹

abbreviation

Queen and Empress.

Origin of R.I.

From Latin Rēgīna et Imperātrīx

Other definitions for RI (3 of 3)

R.I.²

abbreviation

King and Emperor.

Origin of R.I.

From Latin Rēx et Imperātor

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How to use RI in a sentence

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?
Elle Fanning and Kate Middleton Are Cousins; Tom Ford Talks Social Media Influence on Fashion|The Fashion Beast Team|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Furthermore, there are reports that Jang and Ri were somehow involved in a sex tape.
North Korean Blood Feud is ‘Richard III’ with Nukes|Gordon G. Chang|December 13, 2013|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.
Norman Mailer: A Life Lived Loud|Adam Begley|October 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said Thursday, “No deal is better than a bad deal.”
Congress Gets an ‘F’ on Student Loan Crisis|Eliza Shapiro, Ben Jacobs|June 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST

For one thing, Ri Sol Ju almost certainly is a pseudonym—leaving the question of what her true identity is.
North Korea IDs Mystery Woman as Kim Jong-Un’s Wife—But Who Is She, Really?|Nate Thayer|July 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Aunt Ri was looking forward to the rest with great anticipation; she was heartily tired of being on the move.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Aunt Ri, at her best estate, had never possessed a room which had the expression of this poor little mud hut of Ramona's.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
It was in full sight from the door of the little shanty in which Aunt Ri's carpet-loom stood.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Except for their sad errand, both Felipe and Aunt Ri would have experienced a keen delight in this ascent.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson

British Dictionary definitions for RI

abbreviation for

Regina et Imperatrix

Rex et Imperator

Rhode Island

Royal Institution

religious instruction

(Republic of) Indonesia (international car registration)

Word Origin for RI

(sense 1) Latin: Queen and Empress (sense 2) Latin: King and Emperor (sense 6) R(epublic of) I(ndonesia)

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