Associations to the word «Hindustan»

Wiktionary

HINDUSTAN, proper noun. (obsolete) The northern region of India, in which the predominant religion is Hinduism.
HINDUSTAN, proper noun. An alternative name for India (the whole country).

Dictionary definition

HINDUSTAN, noun. Northern region of India where Hinduism predominates.

Wise words

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