Polite form of address, abroad

I believe the answer is:

sri

(Other definitions for sri that I've seen before include "Indian title of respect" , "Asian gentleman" , "Indian address" , "... Lanka, formerly Ceylon" , "Country formerly Ceylon" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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