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Hindoo
UK
/hɪnˈduː/
US
/hɪnˈdu/
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Hindoo
noun
Hindoos
pl
UK
/hɪnˈduː/
US
/hɪnˈdu/
индус
The Hindoo was known for his deep spiritual practices.
Этот индус был известен своими глубокими духовными практиками.
Synonyms
Indian
Brahmin
Vaishnavite
Shaivite
Hindu
Hindoo
adjective
more Hindoo
Comp.
most Hindoo
Super.
UK
/ˈhɪn.duː/
US
/ˈhɪn.duː/
Archaic spelling of Hindu used attributively.
Synonyms
Indian
Indic
Hinduish
Hinduistic
Hindu
Definitions
Hindoo
noun
An outdated and sometimes offensive term for a Hindu, a follower of Hinduism.
The book, written in the 19th century, referred to the local people as Hindoos, reflecting the language of the time.
Hindoo
adjective
Outdated spelling of Hindu; of or relating to Hinduism or the Hindus (archaic, sometimes offensive).
The colonial-era guide praised the elaborate Hindoo architecture of the city.
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