SINCE 1828
Urdu
noun
Ur·du
| \ ˈu̇r-(ˌ)dü
, ˈər-
\
, ˈər-
\
Definition of Urdu
: an Indo-Aryan language that has the same colloquial basis as standard Hindi, is an official language of Pakistan, and is widely used by Muslims in urban areas of India
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10 Words From Hindi & Urdu
10 Words From Hindi & Urdu
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Urdu
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Urdu
: the official language of Pakistan which is also used in parts of India
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