English · Word Candidate

Hindu

/ˈhɪnduː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Hindus

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Adjective

Hindu American organizations, including the Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus in North America, advocated for the law.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).

Noun

Hindu American organizations, including the Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus in North America, advocated for the law.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any native inhabitant of Hindustan.

NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Hindu” mean?

Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Is “Hindu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.