Definition of "Hindi"

Modern Standard Hindi, a standardized and Sanskritized version of the Hindustani language, which is based on Khariboli.  examples

The Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages. These are also spoken in Fiji, Guyana and as a second language by Indians in many other countries.  examples

(linguistics) All the lects in the Hindi Belt, which also includes lects that do not belong to the Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages.  examples

(historical) A dialect spoken in Delhi, now known as Hindustani.

In or relating to the Hindi language.  examples

(historical) Indian