Hindustan

/ˌhɪnduːˈstɑn/ noun

Definition

A historical term for the Indian subcontinent or the region of India, derived from Persian and Hindi roots.

Etymology

From Persian 'Hindustan' (Hindu-stan, 'land of the Hindus'), combining 'Hindu' and the Persian suffix '-stan' meaning place or country. It refers to the geographic and cultural region of India.

Kelly Says

The name 'Hindustan' literally means 'Land of Hindus' but it was a Persian/Islamic term for India that stuck around—colonial powers even used it, though it's less common now.

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