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Hindu

Hin·du [ híndoo ]


noun  (plural Hin·dus)
Definition:
 
1. follower of Hinduism: somebody whose religion is Hinduism

2. somebody from Hindustan: somebody who comes from Hindustan



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of Hinduism: relating to Hinduism

2. of Hindus: relating to Hindus or their culture

[Mid-17th century. Via Urdu< Persian Hindū< Hind "India"]
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