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Hindu
/ hɪnˈduː; ˈhɪnduː /
noun
- a person who adheres to Hinduism
- an inhabitant or native of Hindustan or India, esp one adhering to Hinduism
adjective
- relating to Hinduism, Hindus, or India
Other Words From
- an·ti-Hin·du adjective noun
- non-Hin·du noun adjective
- pro-Hin·du adjective noun
- pseu·do-Hin·du adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Hindu1
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Example Sentences
Amidst this chaos and as millions crossed borders, religious violence spread with Hindus and Sikhs on one side, and Muslims on the other.
While the victims include Hindu families, critics say the action is mostly targeted at India's 200 million odd Muslims, especially after religious violence or protests - a charge the BJP denies.
The five-day festival, celebrated by Sikhs and Jains as well as Hindus, symbolises new beginnings, the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
This difference is despite seven decades of affirmative action, India's caste system - a four-fold hierarchy of the Hindu religion - remains deeply entrenched.
While victims include Hindu families, such demolitions have mostly targeted Muslims, especially after religious violence or protests, opposition leaders and activists say.
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