rita

¹

[ rit-uh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. the Vedic concept of cosmic and social order.

Rita

²

[ ree-tuh ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Margarita.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rita¹

From the Sanskrit word ṛta

Example Sentences

McNutt added that the fund is working with the city to begin construction on the Rita Moreno Arts Building — a structure next to the apartment complex with a 71-seat theater to be rented for rehearsals, performances, film screenings and other purposes.

From Los Angeles Times

“The idea of the president-elect fully controlling the Federal Reserve or its chair is the stuff of his dreams,” said Rita Martinak, a certified business economist.

From Salon

Ronan was on Norton's sofa talking about her new role in Blitz, in which she plays Rita, a mother searching for her son as World War Two ravages London.

From BBC

That number, “El Alegato,” finds Rita, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña, breaking into song as she walks the streets of Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times

She followed “Woman King” with “Bob Marley: One Love,” starring as Rita Marley, because she was seeking something that was tender, emotional and physically calm.

From Los Angeles Times