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🧑‍🕌 A person from India 🛕 Relating to Hinduism
Hindoo

Hindoo

9.9
An old word for a person from India or someone who follows the Hindu religion
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : hindú
  • Many Hindoos celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm.

Examples

  • In nineteenth-century literature, the term Hindoo is often used to refer to Indians.

  • He studied the customs and beliefs of the Hindoos during his travels.

  • Many old British texts describe Indian temples as Hindoo places of worship.

  • The Hindoo culture is rich in traditions.

  • In the past, writers would often depict Hindoos as followers of vibrant cultural traditions.

  • Many old American texts refer to Hindoos when discussing the diverse population of India.

  • The festival of Holi is celebrated by Hindoos to mark the arrival of spring.

Synonyms

Hindu
vsHindoo
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A person who follows the religion called Hinduism

is an older archaic spelling historically used for that term

Compounds

Hindoo ceremony
  • Archaic
9.9

A religious event in the Hindu tradition with special rituals

Hindoo practices
  • Archaic
9.9

Religious and cultural customs of people who follow Hinduism

Surface Forms

Hindoo singular
Hindoos plural

Etymology

Hindoo is an old English spelling of Hindu, from the old word Hindū which meant 'from India' or 'of the Indus River'. So it was used to mean a person from India or a follower of Hinduism.