Indus
ˈɪndəs
Definition

Definition of Indus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyTECH.major river in South Asia flowing into the Arabian SeaTECH.
  • The Indus is vital for agriculture in Pakistan.
2.
hamletTECH.small settlement in Alberta, CanadaTECH.
  • Indus is a quiet hamlet with a small population.
community settlement village
3.
astronomyTECH.faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near TucanaTECH.
  • Indus is not easily visible without a telescope.
constellation
Add a suggestion |

Origin of Indus

Sanskrit, sindhu (river)

Terms with Indus included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
ancient area
historical region in the lower Indus valley of Pakistan
Pakistan city
city in Sindh, Pakistan, on the Indus River

Examples of Indus in a sentence

  • Many civilizations thrived along the Indus.
  • Indus hosts an annual fair that attracts visitors.
  • The roads leading to Indus are well-maintained.
  • The Indus constellation is often overlooked by amateur astronomers.
  • During the star-gazing event, we located Indus in the sky.

View all translations of Indus

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:Indus, ...
  2. German:Indus, ...
  3. Italian:Indo, Indus, ...
  4. Spanish:Indo, Indus, ...
  5. Portuguese:Indo, Indus, ...
  6. Chinese:印度河, Indus, ...
  7. Japanese:インダス川, インダス, ...
  8. Arabic:نهر السند, قرية, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִינְדוּס, ...
  10. Russian:Инд, Индус, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Інд, Індус, ...
  12. Hindi:सिंधु, इंडस, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “i”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery