hindou
Hindu
noun adjective een-DOO Rare
Origin: Persian Hindu, from Sindhu (the Indus river)
Also means
Hindu person
Usage Note
Hindou refers to a follower of Hinduism or to something relating to that religion or culture; it should not be confused with indien (Indian, from India). Unlike nationalities, names of religious adherents stay lowercase, so a Hindu person is un hindou, not capitalised. The feminine form is hindoue.
Examples
"Un hindou célèbre Diwali chaque année."
Natural Translation
A Hindu celebrates Diwali every year.
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