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sri

American  
[sree, shree] / sri, ʃri /

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 British  
/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of Sri

literally: majesty, holiness

Example Sentences

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Sri Lanka announced a nearly 40 percent increase in electricity prices from Wednesday as it battles an energy shortage caused by the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's

Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices three times this month, increasing them by more than a third, and has imposed a four-day working week in a bid to save energy.

From Barron's

Some countries, such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have introduced fuel rationing, while last week Slovenia became the first EU country to do so.

From BBC

Sri Lanka announced a nearly 40 percent increase in electricity prices from Wednesday as it battles an energy shortage.

From Barron's

Sri Lanka has declared weekly public holidays to curb fuel use, shuttering schools and offices one day each week while tightening rationing.

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