Hindu (noun)

1. A person who adheres to Hinduism, a major religion of the Indian subcontinent that developed from the Vedic religion.
2. A person from or of Indian descent, not necessarily adhering to Hinduism.

Origin:

From persian hindū, from sanskrit sindhu ("the indus (river)"), from proto-indo-iranian *síndhu, from proto-indo-european *h₁én(d)hos ("river, stream").

Examples:

1. The Hindu temple was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings and colorful statues.
2. The Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated by lighting lamps and exchanging gifts.
3. He was raised in a Hindu family and follows Hinduism.
4. Hindu culture has a rich history of art and architecture.
5. The Hindu caste system is a complex social hierarchy that has been a source of controversy.