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

They replied with 117-3 in just 12 overs to become the unbeaten champions in an inaugural tournament that also included Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the United States.

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Sri Lanka and India co-hosted the tournament with the final at Sri Lanka's oldest Test venue, the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium.

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Taijul became the joint-fastest left-arm spinner in Test history to reach 250 wickets alongside Sri Lankan great Rangana Herath.

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The Sri Lankan national was wanted by French authorities and appeared at a court in London on Thursday.

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The T20 tournament - a six-team event featuring India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia and the USA - began on 11 November in Delhi.

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