Hinduist
|Hin-du-ist|
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/ˈhɪnduːɪst/
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/ˈhɪndjuːɪst/
Follower of Hinduism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Hinduist' originates from the English word 'Hindu,' which is derived from the Persian word 'Hindū,' referring to the people of the Indus Valley.
Historical Evolution
'Hindū' transformed into the English word 'Hindu' and eventually became 'Hinduist' to denote a follower of Hinduism.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of the Indus Valley, but over time it evolved to denote a follower of Hinduism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who practices or adheres to Hinduism.
The Hinduist celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 04:43