Hindus

American  

[hin-duhs] / ˈhɪn dəs /

noun

1. Maurice Gerschon 1891–1969, U.S. writer, born in Russia.

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Example Sentences

Although most of them were Sikhs, the men were habitually described in the American press as Hindus—that being the generic word then used to describe East Indians.

From The Wall Street Journal

Slaughter of cows is a sensitive issue in India as the animal is considered sacred by Hindus, who comprise 80% of the country's 1.2 billion people.

From BBC

Around 10 percent of Bangladeshi are not Muslims, mainly Hindus.

From Barron's

The group was founded in 1925 when some Hindus soured on Gandhi’s approach to bringing Hindus and Muslims together in the struggle for independence from British rule.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal