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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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025
In Hindu mythology, the conch shell (shankh) is a symbolic instrument, but its benefits to health have only recently attracted the attention of scientists.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Christian Persecution in India In recent years, India has witnessed a marked escalation in the persecution of its Christian population, driven in large part by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology and the spread of anti-conversion laws across several states.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Noun
An outdoor sign for a Hindu temple in Greenwood was vandalized overnight Aug. 10, a spokesperson for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir confirmed to IndyStar.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025
In Hindu mythology, the conch shell (shankh) is a symbolic instrument, but its benefits to health have only recently attracted the attention of scientists.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
With its roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing organization that advocates Hindu hegemony within India, the BJP’s language policies resonate with many in a country where nearly 80% of people are Hindu.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Christian Persecution in India In recent years, India has witnessed a marked escalation in the persecution of its Christian population, driven in large part by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology and the spread of anti-conversion laws across several states.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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“Hindu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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