Hindu

Hin-du · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A follower of Hinduism, the dominant religion of India.

  2. 2.

    Relating to Hinduism or its followers.

Forms

plural: Hindus

Phrases & expressions

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    Hindu temple — a place of worship for Hindus
  • •
    Hindu mythology — the body of myths in Hinduism
  • •
    Hindu philosophy — philosophical traditions within Hinduism

Related words

See also: Brahman, Hinduism, india, karma

Etymology

From Persian Hindu, from Sanskrit Sindhu ("the Indus River"). Originally a geographical term for people living beyond the Indus, it later became associated with the religious tradition.