Meaning of Hindi in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɪndi/

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1. Noun

   Hindi

   Etymology

   from Urdu hindī, from Hind‘India’

   Definitions

   1. the most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars

   Examples

   • « spoken mostly in the north of India »
   • « along with English it is the official language of India »
   • « usually written in Devanagari script »

2. Qualitative Adjective

   Hindi

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to or supporting Hinduism

   Examples

   • « the Hindu faith »