hindustan

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Noun hindustan has 1 sense

Hindustan - northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
--₁ is a kind of geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region
--₁ is a part of India, Republic of India, Bharat
--₁ has members: Hindu, Hindoo, Hindustani

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Hindustan

Noun:

1. A historical region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, broadly synonymous with India.

Example sentence: The Mughal Empire ruled over Hindustan from the 16th to the 18th century.

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2. The Hindi language.

Example sentence: She sings beautifully in Hindustan.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to Hindustan.

Example sentence: Hindustani cuisine is known for its aromatic spices.

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Usage Note:

Hindustan is a term commonly used in historical and literary contexts. In current usage, the term India is preferred over Hindustan.

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