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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bhartīya
"भारतीय संस्कृति बहुत समृद्ध है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to India, its people, or their languages.
"The Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse ingredients."
- 1
A native or inhabitant of India.
"She met an Indian who shared stories about his hometown."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Indian' originates from the Latin 'India', which referred to the region around the Indus River. It evolved through Greek and Middle English, reflecting the historical interactions and cultural exchanges between various civilizations in the Indian subcontinent.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indian" is said worldwide
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indien
Transliteration: ɛ̃.djɛ̃
"La cuisine indienne est très variée."
indisch
Transliteration: ˈɪndɪʃ
"Indisches Essen ist sehr würzig."
indiano
Transliteration: in'djano
"La musica indiana è molto affascinante."
indio
Transliteration: ˈindjo
"La cultura india es rica y diversa."
indiano
Transliteration: ĩ'djɐnu
"A música indiana é muito popular."
भारतीय
Transliteration: Bhartīya
"भारतीय संस्कृति बहुत समृद्ध है।"
印度的
Transliteration: Yìndù de
"印度的文化非常丰富。"
인도인의
Transliteration: indo-in-ui
"인도인의 문화는 매우 다양하다."
インドの
Transliteration: Indo no
"インドの料理はとてもスパイシーです。"
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