Definition of Hindu
1 : an adherent of Hinduism
2 : a native or inhabitant of India
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Origin and Etymology of hindu
Persian Hindū inhabitant of India, from Hind India
First Known Use: 1662
1698
First Known Use of hindu
1698
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