Hindu

Or Hin·doo

[hin-doo]

noun

1. a person, especially of northern India, who adheres to Hinduism.

adjective

1. of or relating to Hindus or Hinduism.

Hindu

/ hɪnˈduː, ˈhɪnduː /

noun

1. a person who adheres to Hinduism

2. an inhabitant or native of Hindustan or India, esp one adhering to Hinduism

adjective

1. relating to Hinduism, Hindus, or India

Other Word Forms

• anti-Hindu adjective
• non-Hindu noun
• pro-Hindu adjective
• pseudo-Hindu adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hindu¹

1655–65; < Persian Hindū Indian (adj., noun), equivalent to Hind ( Hindi ) + -ū adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hindu¹

C17: from Persian Hindū, from Hind India; see _Hindi

Example Sentences

There are gold coins wrapped in Diwali packaging for the coming Hindu holiday, and others from places like Canada and Switzerland.

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HYDERABAD, India—Devout Hindus often pilgrimage to temples seeking divine intervention in matters of health, wealth and love.

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The Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law may appear an unlikely match for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government, but India has sought to seize the opening.

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It’s celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths.

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The comments sparked controversy, with some accusing him of mocking Hindu beliefs.

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