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hindu  /ˈhɪn ˌdu/ ? Meaning of "hindu"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
  2. (n) a person who adheres to Hinduism
  3. (adj) of or relating to or supporting Hinduism

Synonym(s)

hindoo, hindustani, hindi

Quotes

  1. In 2007 Obama said, "Whatever we once were, we're no longer a Christian nation. At least not just. We are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, and a Buddhist nation, and a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers."
    on Jul 5, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: renewamerica.us

  2. "The snow is going to melt in the Hindu Kush Mountains, and when it does we can expect fierce fighting," President Bush said in a recent address in Washington.
    on Feb 27, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Kansas City Star

  3. "When they were prevented from attacking him by his followers the Christians hit someone with an ax and one Hindu died," Giriraj Kishore told reporters in New Delhi.
    on Dec 26, 2007 By: Kishore Kumar Source: Guardian Unlimited

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