hindú — meaning in English

English meaning

• Hindu noun A follower of Hinduism, a major religion originating in India.
• Indian adj Relating to India or its people, languages, or culture.

Senses

hindú is used for these senses in English:

• Hindu Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.
• Hindu A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).
• Indian Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
• Indian (countable) A person from India. [from 13th c.]

Hindu — full definition

1. noun A follower of Hinduism, a major religion originating in India.
2. adj Relating to Hinduism or to Hindus.

Indian — full definition

1. adj Relating to India or its people, languages, or culture.
2. adj (dated, now often considered outdated or offensive in this sense) Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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