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RITA

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹitə// ri·ta

n. a name for a woman. It is a short form of names like Margarita or Norita and is common in many languages.

n. a female given name of Spanish and Italian origin, often serving as a diminutive of Margarita. It is treated as a proper name in English usage.


SIMPLE

Rita is my neighbor's name.

CONTEXTUAL

The office manager, Rita, handles all the scheduling and payroll for the local branch.

COMPLEX

In mid-century cinema, actresses like Rita Hayworth helped popularize the name, cementing its association with a specific era of Hollywood glamour.

Usage

Capitalized as a proper name; functions as a countable noun when referring to multiple people with the same name.

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