SINCE 1828
Hindu
noun
Hin·du
| \ ˈhin-(ˌ)dü
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\
variants:
or less commonly Hindoo
Definition of Hindu
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an adherent of Hinduism
2
: a native or inhabitant of India
Hindu
adjective
variants:
or less commonly Hindoo
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Hindu
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Hindu
: a follower of Hinduism
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Hindu
noun
Hin·du
| \ ˈhin-ˌdü
\
\
Kids Definition of Hindu
: a person who follows Hinduism
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