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  • proper noun The official language of the state of Orissa, India.
  • noun An inhabitant of Odisha.

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Examples

  • Odia newspaper Samaya, in its editorial on Saturday, May 24, 2008, fervently pleaded for learning English from the primary level by the children of the State, for securing better employment opportunities.

    Archive 2008-06-01 Tusar N Mohapatra 2008

  • He might as well be standing in Vatican City holding up a sign saying "Il Dio Odia I Fags."

    Jim David: Fred Phelps, Welcome To The Mainstream 2008

  • Odia newspaper Samaya, in its editorial on Saturday, May 24, 2008, fervently pleaded for learning English from the primary level by the children of the State, for securing better employment opportunities.

    Our homes can be home to readings and recitations in Sanskrit Tusar N Mohapatra 2008

  • The official stated in denying Odia visa – in a sticker attached to his passport - that "he claims to be a writer".

    Archive 2006-10-01 2006

  • Reading about this incident is differen from listening to Odia telling the story himself.

    He Claims To Be A Writer 2006

  • However, the interesting thing is that, after all the controversy started by Odia, some of us were sacked rather unceremoniously from the Board, and a new Board set up.

    read on 2006

  • Odia spoke extensively on the history, achievements, shortcomings and innovations of CORA noting that the committee had lived to its billing as one of the leading voices for cultural revival in Africa.

    Archive 2006-10-01 Winner of the Prince Claus Award 2006 2006

  • However, the interesting thing is that, after all the controversy started by Odia, some of us were sacked rather unceremoniously from the Board, and a new Board set up.

    Archive 2006-09-01 2006

  • Odia spoke extensively on the history, achievements, shortcomings and innovations of CORA noting that the committee had lived to its billing as one of the leading voices for cultural revival in Africa.

    CORA AT 15 AS PUBLISHED IN THE SUN Winner of the Prince Claus Award 2006 2006

  • The official stated in denying Odia visa – in a sticker attached to his passport - that "he claims to be a writer".

    He Claims To Be A Writer 2006

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