Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hindi

noun
/ˈhɪn.di/
Definition
A language mainly spoken in northern India.
Examples
  • She is learning Hindi to communicate better with her relatives in India.
  • The movie was dubbed in Hindi for the local audience.
  • Many Indian festivals are celebrated in Hindi-speaking communities.
Meaning
Hindi is one of the official languages of India and is spoken as a first language by many people, especially in the northern regions.
Synonyms
  • Hindustani
  • Devanagari (script used for Hindi)
  • Hindi-Urdu