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Meaning of "ratu" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF RATU

ˈrɑːtuː


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RATU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ratu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RATU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ratu

Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi, is used by females of chiefly rank. In Malay language, the title Ratu is also the traditional honorific title to refer to the ruler in Javanese culture. Thus in Java, royal palace is called Keraton, constructed from ke- -an circumfix and Ratu, to describe the residence of Ratu.

Definition of ratu in the English dictionary

The definition of ratu in the dictionary is a Fijian chief or noble.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RATU

Basotho · COSATU · kohutuhutu · kutu · latu · makutu · manatu · matatu · Mobutu · patu · raupatu · Sesotho · Sotho · surtout · tutu · utu

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RATU

rattle · rattle one´s dags · rattle someone´s cage · rattlebag · rattlebox · rattlebrain · rattled · rattler · rattlesnake · rattlesnake plantain · rattletrap · rattlier · rattliest · rattling · rattlingly · rattly · ratton · rattoon · ratty

WORDS THAT END LIKE RATU

aitu · Bantu · battu · btu · Ch´eng-tu · Desmond Tutu · Hiri Motu · Hutu · impromptu · in situ · motu · Pushtu · Republic of Vanuatu · Tartu · Timbuktu · Ubuntu · Vanuatu · vatu · vertu · virtu

Synonyms and antonyms of ratu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ratu» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF RATU

Find out the translation of ratu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of ratu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ratu» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

RATU
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

ratu
570 millions of speakers
en

English

ratu
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

रातू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

راتو
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Рату
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Ratu
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

Ratu
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Ratu
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Ratu
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Ratu
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ラトゥ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

라투
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Ratu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ratu
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

Ratu
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

Ratu
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

ratu
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

Ratu
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Ratu
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Рату
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Ratu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ratu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ratu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ratu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ratu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ratu

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RATU»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of ratu
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ratu

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RATU»

Discover the use of ratu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ratu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pacific Way: A Memoir
Ratu Sir Kamisese's thoughtful and entertaining memoir of his personal and political life candidly outlines significant events in the development of Fiji, a plural society for which "The Pacific Way" holds a special and evocative meaning.
Kamisese Mara (Ratu Sir), 1997
2
The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia
SM • Ruril Sir Lala Sukuna Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanaaliali Sukuna, KCMG , KBE, Croix de Guerre, Medaille Militairc. BA (Oxonl, (22 April 1888-30 May 1958l was a Barrister-at-Law of the Middle Temple in Fiji, who became the first ...
Brij V. Lal, Kate Fortune, 2000
3
Apologies to Thucydides: Understanding History as Culture ...
Nor will we be surprised (by now) to learn that certain of Ratu Ta ̄noa's paternal half-brothers joined in overthrowing him in 1832, one of whom, Ratu Ramudra, replaced him as the Vunivalu of Bau. Ratu Ramudra was a vasu to Nairai, ...
Marshall Sahlins, 2004
4
The Life of a Balinese Temple: Artistry, Imagination, and ...
Altar: Ida Ratu Atma 16. Altar: Gedong Sari 15. Altar: Peliangan 14. Altar: Gedong Tarib 15. Altar: Taksu Agung 12. Altar: Ratu Nglurab (Sedan Nyankan) ii. Altar: Ida Ratu Saung 10. Altar: Sang Hyang Basuki (Ratu Mini Besukib) 18.
Hildred Geertz, 2004
5
Sinhalese English Dictionary
(5<g sjffioc3, Ratu-tampald, s. species of amaranth, amaranthus cruentus. d«g Qel&8, Ratu-tuttiri, g. love grass, variety of chrysopogon aciculatux. (5«g *C3<3 1 )6, Ratu-tel-6lu, s. variety of water lily, nymphcea lotug. (5<g cnfig, Ratu-tembili, ...
B. Clough, 1982
6
Indonesia
resort. The town itself is loud and fairly ugly – saved only by its long black beach and the colourful outrigger fishing boats crowding the harbour – and most people come here for the beaches to the west. Legend has it that Pelabuhan Ratu ...
‎2007
7
From Election to Coup in Fiji: The 2006 Campaign and Its ...
Vice president ratu jope Seniloli, along with Deputy Speaker of the House ratu rakuita Vakalalabure and three other chiefs were convicted on 5 August 2004 for taking an unlawful oath to be part of Speight's government on the day after the ...
Jonathan Fraenkel, Stewart Firth, 2007
8
Coup: Reflections on the Political Crisis in Fiji
After Independence, Fijians saw in front of them three prominent chiefs, Ratu George Kadavulevu Cakobau, the Vunivalu of Bau; Ratu Penaia Kanatabatu Ganilau, the Tui Cakau, and Ratu Tuimacilai. Their patriotism to these chiefs, especially ...
Brij V. Lal, Michael Pretes, 2008
9
The Fijians: A Study of the Decay of Custom
Ratu Ilaitia Torotha =(d. 1889). Andi Thethere (d. 1875). [Ratu Lote=Andi Sereana.] Ratu Thakombau = (d. 1883). Andi Litia Samanunu (d. 1881). Ratu Vuki = (d. 1888). Andi Alisi Ratu Joni Tholata=Salanieta. Nanise=(d.1875). Ratu Epeli ...
Basil Thomson, 1968
10
He Served: A Biography of Macu Salato
Deryck Scarr's Ratu Sukuna: Soldier, Statesman, Man of Two Worlds was published in 1980. Tomasi R. Vakatora wrote his autobiography, From the Mangrove Swamps, in 1988. DarylTarte's Turaga: the Life and Times and Chiefly Authority of ...
Robert C. Kiste, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RATU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ratu is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Support for Ratu Filimone
THE vanua of Solevu has pledged support for their chief Ratu Filimone Ralogaivau who holds the position of Ai Sualevu. Despite bickering by some villagers of ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
2
Ratu Navula secures spot in West schools U18 final
RATU Navula College defeated Cuvu College 15-12 to successfully defend the Voravora Trophy and secured the top spot in the final of the Western Secondary ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
3
Ratu Jope Seniloli's final journey home
Ratu Jope's coffin spent the night at the Vatanitawake — the sacred burekalou on the island — where the women kept vigil as a sign of respect and mourning in ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
4
OPINION: Ratu Naiqama Could Open Door For Rabuka
Suspended MP Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu's election as SODELPA president could open the door for the return of Sitiveni Rabuka. The party selection committee ... «Fiji Sun Online, Jul 15»
5
Ratu Naiqama new president of SODELPA
SODELPA leader Ro Teimumu Kepa confirmed that Ratu Naiqama was elected party president today but she did not say who else contested for the post. «Fiji Times, Jun 15»
6
Is this the tackle of the century?
During a club rugby match in the Dunedin Premier League earlier this month Enoke Naivalulevu was cleaned up by Harbour backrower Ratu Dawai as the ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
7
Boxers Preparing Well: Ratu
The Fijian boxing team aim to prove critics wrong at the 2015 Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea next month. Coach Pauliasi Ratu said boxers have been ... «Fiji Sun Online, Jun 15»
8
Ratu Naiqama suspended
This after Parliament passed a motion by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to suspend Ratu Naiqama based on the recommendation of the Privileges ... «Fiji Times, May 15»
9
Beddoes: Remark 'harmless'
RATU Naiqama Lalabalavu made a passing remark when asked about the Speaker's conduct in Parliament. This was the reply from the Opposition after Prime ... «Fiji Times, May 15»
10
Chiefs form NGO
Members of the new Bose ni Momo ni Yasana ko Ba Trust include Marama na Tui Ba Adi Laite Koroirua, Tui Vuda Ratu Ratu Eparama Tavaiqia, Tui Vitogo Ratu ... «Fiji Times, May 15»
REFERENCE
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