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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndian
/ˈɪn.di.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to India, its people, or their languages.
"The Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse ingredients."
- 1
A native or inhabitant of India.
"She met an Indian who shared stories about his hometown."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'Indian', tracing back through Old French and Latin from the Greek 'Indos', ultimately rooted in the ancient Old Persian word 'Hindush' referring to the Indus River region. Over centuries, the term evolved to describe both the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the inhabitants and culture of the Republic of India.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indian" is said worldwide
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indien
Transliteration: ɛ̃.djɛ̃
"La cuisine indienne est très variée."
indisch
Transliteration: ˈɪndɪʃ
"Indisches Essen ist sehr würzig."
indiano
Transliteration: in'djano
"La musica indiana è molto affascinante."
indio
Transliteration: ˈindjo
"La cultura india es rica y diversa."
indiano
Transliteration: ĩ'djɐnu
"A música indiana é muito popular."
भारतीय
Transliteration: Bhartīya
"भारतीय संस्कृति बहुत समृद्ध है।"
印度的
Transliteration: Yìndù de
"印度的文化非常丰富。"
인도인의
Transliteration: indo-in-ui
"인도인의 문화는 매우 다양하다."
インドの
Transliteration: Indo no
"インドの料理はとてもスパイシーです。"
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