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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHindu
/ˈhɪn.duː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A follower of Hinduism, a major world religion originating from the Indian subcontinent.
"As a Hindu, she participates in various religious festivals throughout the year."
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Relating to Hinduism or its followers.
"The Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Hindu' originates from the Persian word 'Hindu', which referred to the people living beyond the Indus River. The term was adopted by the British during colonial times to describe the religious and cultural practices of the majority population in India, which are rooted in ancient Vedic traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hindu" is said worldwide
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Hindou
Transliteration: ɛ̃du
"Il est Hindou et célèbre Diwali chaque année."
Hindu
Transliteration: hɪnˈduː
"Er ist Hindu und feiert das Fest Diwali."
Indù
Transliteration: inˈdu
"È indù e partecipa alle celebrazioni di Diwali."
Hindú
Transliteration: inˈdu
"Es hindú y celebra el festival de Diwali."
Hindu
Transliteration: ĩˈdu
"Ele é hindu e celebra o festival Diwali."
हिंदू
Transliteration: Hindu
"वह हिंदू है और हर साल दीवाली मनाता है।"
印度教徒
Transliteration: Yìndù jiàotú
"他是印度教徒，每年庆祝排灯节。"
힌두교도
Transliteration: Hindu-gyodo
"그는 힌두교도이며 매년 디왈리를 축하합니다."
ヒンドゥー教徒
Transliteration: Hindū kyōto
"彼はヒンドゥー教徒で、毎年ディワリを祝います。"
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