Hin·du
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü 
variants
or less commonly Hindoo
1
: an adherent of Hinduism
2
: a native or inhabitant of India
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The law says one thing, while the dehumanizing gaze of upper-caste Hindu officials says another.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2025
Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Modi’s embrace of Hindu nationalism and his tilt toward authoritarianism have since stained the country’s reputation for pluralism and democracy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Noun
According to the bishops’ conference, the bill also has the backing of groups including the National Association of Evangelicals, the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations, the Rabbinical Council of America and Hindu American Foundation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The law says one thing, while the dehumanizing gaze of upper-caste Hindu officials says another.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2025
Adjective
In the attack, 26 people were killed, mostly Hindu tourists, by gunmen.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Modi’s embrace of Hindu nationalism and his tilt toward authoritarianism have since stained the country’s reputation for pluralism and democracy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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“Hindu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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