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1Hindu

noun Hin·du \ˈhin-(ˌ)dü\

: a follower of Hinduism

Full Definition of HINDU

1
:  an adherent of Hinduism
2
:  a native or inhabitant of India

Variants of HINDU

Hin·du also Hin·doo \ˈhin-(ˌ)dü\
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Origin of HINDU

Persian Hindū inhabitant of India, from Hind India
First Known Use: 1662

2Hindu

adjective

Definition of HINDU

:  of, relating to, or characteristic of the Hindus or Hinduism

Variants of HINDU

Hindu also Hindoo

First Known Use of HINDU

1698
HINDU[1] Defined for Kids

Hindu

noun Hin·du \ˈhin-ˌdü\

Definition of HINDU for Kids

:  a person who follows Hinduism

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