Hin·du
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü 
variants
or less commonly Hindoo
1
: an adherent of Hinduism
2
: a native or inhabitant of India
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Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
In a market setting that surprise-pops out of the set’s walls, Pi is confronted by choices as Catholic, Muslim and Hindu forces swirl to convert him.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Families gather around the flames to sing, dance and pray to Hindu gods.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Nearly half the population is Hindu, whose beliefs encompass respect toward animals.
—Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
In a market setting that surprise-pops out of the set’s walls, Pi is confronted by choices as Catholic, Muslim and Hindu forces swirl to convert him.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
There is also a large Hindu minority, originally from Nepal.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Families gather around the flames to sing, dance and pray to Hindu gods.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Hindu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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