Hindutva

British

/ hɪnˈdʊtvə /

noun

(in India) a political movement advocating Hindu nationalism and the establishment of a Hindu state

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Etymology

Origin of Hindutva

C21: Hindi, literally: Hinduness

Example Sentences

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"Bhagwa" means saffron, a colour that has come to be associated with Hindutva.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

In the meantime, he’s dealing with demands to take down Hindutva Watch content.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Hindutva Watch said it tracked online activity of Hindu nationalist groups, verified videos of hate speeches posted on social media and compiled data of isolated incidents reported by media.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

"There is not one dollar in this campaign that has anything to do with the Hindutva movement or international politics," a statement on the page reads.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2023

Hindutva is different from Hinduism, an ancient religion practiced by about 1 billion people worldwide that emphasizes the oneness and divine nature of all creation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

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