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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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Both countries claim ownership of Preah Vihear, an 11th century Hindu temple on the border.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 28 July 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Christian Persecution in India In recent years, India has witnessed a marked escalation in the persecution of its Christian population, driven in large part by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology and the spread of anti-conversion laws across several states.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Around 600 monkeys live at Bali's Uluwatu Temple, a Hindu temple that overlooks the Indian Ocean.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Both countries claim ownership of Preah Vihear, an 11th century Hindu temple on the border.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 28 July 2025
Adjective
With its roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing organization that advocates Hindu hegemony within India, the BJP’s language policies resonate with many in a country where nearly 80% of people are Hindu.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Christian Persecution in India In recent years, India has witnessed a marked escalation in the persecution of its Christian population, driven in large part by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology and the spread of anti-conversion laws across several states.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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“Hindu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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