Hin·du
| \ ˈhin-(ˌ)dü
\
\
variants:
or less commonly Hindoo
Definition of Hindu
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1
: an adherent of Hinduism
2
: a native or inhabitant of India
Hindu
adjective
variants:
or less commonly Hindoo
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: a person who follows Hinduism
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