sri

[sree, shree]

noun

1. a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.

2. a respectful title of address prefixed to a man's name in India; Mr.

Sri

/ ʃriː /

noun

1. the consort of Vishnu

2. a title of honour used when addressing a distinguished Hindu

3. a polite form of address equating to Mr.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sri¹

literally: majesty, holiness

Example Sentences

England travel to Colombo to continue their campaign, taking on Sri Lanka on Saturday.

From BBC

England take on Bangladesh - who they have only faced once in a one-day international at the last World Cup in 2022 - in their second game in Guwahati on Tuesday, before travelling to Colombo for fixtures against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

From BBC

Cardiff Metropolitan University does not have an overseas campus but its degrees are taught in locations including Singapore, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka while Wrexham University's partners include institutions in China, Myanmar and Greece.

From BBC

Fighters from Nepal, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cuba and Syria, who in the past came in significant numbers, are no longer allowed to join, according to the Russian defense ministry.

From Los Angeles Times

But now, with Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to come, they are in a fantastic position to head into their games against favourites India and Australia unbeaten.

From BBC