Indic

adjective

In·​dic ˈin-dik How to pronounce Indic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the subcontinent of India : indian
2
: of, relating to, or constituting the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages
Indic noun

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The project seeks to harness the narratives of Indic heritage within digital interactive entertainment, with plans to expand into films, TV series and merchandise. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024 Such an early date would explain why the Malagasy seem to have been only lightly touched by Indic cultural influences, let alone Islamic ones. Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2011

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Indic was in 1635

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“Indic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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Indic

adjective
In·​dic ˈin-dik How to pronounce Indic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the Indian branch of the Indo-European languages
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