hindostani
/ˌhɪndoʊˈstɑːni/
adjective
- Relating to the Hindostani language or the culture of northern India.
- The restaurant serves a variety of Hindostani dishes like biryani and kebabs.
- She took a course in Hindostani literature from the 18th century.
- He enjoys listening to Hindostani classical music.
noun
- A language spoken in northern India and Pakistan, based on Hindi and Urdu, used as a common means of communication.
- Many people in Delhi speak Hindostani as their everyday language.
- The film used a mix of Hindi and Urdu that is often called Hindostani.
- She learned Hindostani to better communicate with her relatives in Lucknow.
- A person from the region of Hindustan (northern India), especially in historical contexts.
- The merchant was a Hindostani who traded spices and textiles.
- The traveler met a Hindostani who told him stories about the Mughal Empire.
- In old British records, a Hindostani was often described as a native of northern India.