sena

/ ˈseɪnɑː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sena¹

Hindi

Example Sentences

In the 1960s and 1970s, the erstwhile Shiv Sena, under the leadership of Bal Thackeray, conducted aggressive campaigns against people who had migrated to Mumbai from southern states, accusing them of taking up jobs that should have gone to locals.

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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.

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

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Members of the Shiv Sena party, which is led by Shinde, vandalised the hotel in Mumbai - the capital of Maharashtra - where the show was held.

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After Shiv Sena workers ransacked the venue, the studio Habitat - which often hosted stand-up comedy shows - said it was shutting down until it figured out "the best way to provide a platform for free expression without putting ourselves and our property in jeopardy".

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