sena

British

/ ˈseɪnɑː /

noun

(in India) the army: used in the names of certain paramilitary political organizations

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Etymology

Origin of sena

Hindi

Example Sentences

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"It reminds me a lot of 2001," said Juana Sena, a 71-year-old market vendor, referring to the economic crash that saw Argentina default on its debt obligations -- the biggest such failure in history -- followed by deadly protests and the collapse of a government.

From Barron's

In the 'SENA' countries, most suited to fast bowling, he has 145 wickets, more than any other India bowler, and almost three-quarters of his total 205.

From BBC

The move led to a split in the Shiv Sena - India's Election Commission later recognised Shinde's group as the "real" Shiv Sena.

From BBC

Turkish Airlines confirmed that Zehra Sena Gültekin died along with her husband, businessman Bilal Gültekin, and three children.

From BBC

Ashraf Abo Taha said he was "shocked" as he identified the partially destroyed building in Israeli drone footage of the incident as his home on Ibn Sena street in Rafah, southern Gaza.

From BBC

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