Hindu
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Hindus
plural
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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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
The Hindu newspaper said as many as 3,000 protesters had been detained, although it was not immediately possible to verify that number.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
When Alexander, not yet 30 years old, crossed the Hindu Kush, his conquest tipped from plunder, expansion and avenging Persian invasions into an epic and increasingly confused fantasy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Indian visitors who often visit the ancient temple Muktinath on a Hindu pilgrimage had been asked to fly from Jomson to Pokhara instead of drive down, due to a cut-off road, he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Liyana’s mother believed a whole lot in karma, the Hindu belief that what someone does in this world will come back to him or her—maybe not the day after tomorrow, but eventually.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
In the east and some other parts, as well as among Hindus in Bangladesh, the festival sees devotees worshipping the divine feminine power with Durga Puja celebrations.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Hindus light candles at Mount Mary, a Catholic basilica overlooking the city.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The 53-year-old American flew to Nepal after learning that his wife, Jiwan Jyoti, was untraceable while returning from a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, the sacred peak revered by Hindus and Buddhists.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
To Hindus, the 22,000-foot Himalayan peak is the home of Shiva, the god of destruction and transformation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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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