sri

noun

ˈsrē How to pronounce sri (audio)
ˈshrē
variants or less commonly shri
ˈshrē How to pronounce sri (audio)
ˈsrē
used as a conventional title of respect when addressing or speaking of a distinguished Indian

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit śrī, literally, beauty, majesty; akin to Greek kreiōn ruler, master

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sri was in 1799

Cite this Entry

“Sri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sri. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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