Hin·du
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü 
variants
or less commonly Hindoo
1
: an adherent of Hinduism
2
: a native or inhabitant of India
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 May 2025
Mahmood is the daughter of a Russian Jewish mother and an Indian Hindu father, according to past reporting, and grew up around cultural and religious practices from both sides of her family.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Modi’s embrace of Hindu nationalism and his tilt toward authoritarianism have since stained the country’s reputation for pluralism and democracy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Their second ceremony the following day was a traditional Hindu ceremony which was followed by a reception a few days later in Dehli.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 May 2025
Mahmood is the daughter of a Russian Jewish mother and an Indian Hindu father, according to past reporting, and grew up around cultural and religious practices from both sides of her family.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Adjective
In the attack, 26 people were killed, mostly Hindu tourists, by gunmen.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Modi’s embrace of Hindu nationalism and his tilt toward authoritarianism have since stained the country’s reputation for pluralism and democracy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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“Hindu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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