Hinduphobia
nounEtymology From Hindu + -phobia. Sense 2 coined by Hindutva activist Rajiv Malhotra, although the London-based organization Hindu Human Rights also claims to have done so. Contrary to misinformation propagated by Hindu activist organizations, sense 2 does not predate Malhotra.
1
Obsolete Fear or hatred of Indians, regardless of religion
- The above-mentioned letters are enough proof to show even to those afflicted with that peculiar malady known as Hinduphobia that the Sikhs in Canada have made good.1915, A Hindu-Canadian, India's appeal to Canada or an account of Hindu immigration to the Dominion, Victoria, British Columbia: India Association, page 12:
2
Fear or hatred of Hindus or Hinduism.
- Related terms
- Hinduphobic, Hinduphobe, Hindumisia