Hindu
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Hindus
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adjective
noun
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a person who adheres to Hinduism
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an inhabitant or native of Hindustan or India, esp one adhering to Hinduism
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Origin of Hindu
1655–65; < Persian Hindū Indian (adj., noun), equivalent to Hind ( see Hindi) + -ū adj. suffix
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In Delhi, an analysis by The Hindu newspaper found Muslims accounted for around 20 percent of voters identified with logical discrepancies - compared to 13.6 of the electorate, according to draft rolls.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The species was named Vasuki indicus in honor of Vasuki, the mythical serpent associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, who is traditionally depicted with the snake wrapped around his neck.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
He told Modi that during the ordeal, he had recited a Hindu devotional prayer dedicated to the deity Hanuman.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
It draws its beliefs from the teachings of Lord Swaminarayan, a late 18th-Century celibate ascetic who is regarded by his followers as an incarnation of Vishnu, the revered Hindu god of preservation.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“As a Hindu, I’m a polytheist, as you well know.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
Hindus light candles at Mount Mary, a Catholic basilica overlooking the city.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
A total of 80 Americans are missing in Nepal and Tibet, many of them pilgrims who were visiting sacred lakes revered by Hindus and Buddhists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
A charismatic speaker with a white mustache, Bhagwat raised laughs with the Chicago audience by saying Hindus don’t want to dominate; instead, he said, “We have to learn to work together separately.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Thousands of Indians are reported to have undertaken the pilgrimage this year, as well as Hindus from other nations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Amma says he's one of the few saints both Hindus and Muslims respect.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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