R

R

r [a: US a:r] n plural R's r's

1.) [U and C]

the 18th letter of the English alphabet

2.) [singular, U] AmE

used to describe a film that has been officially approved as only suitable for people over 17

→↑three R's

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R

1.) AmE the written abbreviation of Republican , used after a politician's name to show that he or she belongs to the Republican Party in the US

→↑D

▪ Steve Gunderson (R)

2.) BrE the written abbreviation of regina (=queen) , used after the name of the queen of the United Kingdom

▪ Elizabeth R

3.) also R.

the written abbreviation of river, used especially on maps

→↑R & B, ↑R & D, ↑R & R