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Definition of Hindi
1. Noun. The most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars; spoken mostly in the north of India; along with English it is the official language of India; usually written in Devanagari script.
Generic synonyms: Sanskrit, Sanskritic Language
Specialized synonyms: Hindoostani, Hindostani, Hindustani
Specialized synonyms: Hindoostani, Hindostani, Hindustani
2. Adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism. "The Hindu faith"
Exact synonyms: Hindoo, Hindu
Partainyms: Hinduism, Hinduism, Hinduism
Derivative terms: Hindoo, Hindoo, Hindu
Partainyms: Hinduism, Hinduism, Hinduism
Derivative terms: Hindoo, Hindoo, Hindu
Definition of Hindi
1. n. The name given by Europeans to that form of the Hindustani language which is chiefly spoken by native Hindoos. In employs the Devanagari character, in which Sanskrit is written.