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  • rita
    rita
    noun
    the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.
  • Rita
    Rita
    noun
    a female given name, form of Margarita.

rita

1 American  
[rit-uh] / ˈrɪt ə /

noun

Hinduism.
  1. the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.


Rita 2 American  
[ree-tuh] / ˈri tə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Margarita.


Etymology

Origin of rita

From the Sanskrit word ṛta

Example Sentences

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"WOW rita ora really ate this look up i am fully obsessed with it!!" wrote one fan on Twitter.

From Salon May 2, 2023

Rita called one of the chief investigators, Bobby Bowen, a sheriff’s lieutenant, and urged him to speak with Roebuck, who was able to talk now that a tube had been removed from his mouth.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Rita said Roebuck could open the safe if they left him alone.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Sir Tom has featured alongside many coaches during his tenure on the show, including singers Jessie J, Olly Murs, Kylie Minogue and Rita Ora.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Now 102, Rita dines with her friends and plays canasta.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Mama starts yelling at Miz Rita, and I get out to try to stop her.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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