Indianness

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndiənˈnɛs/

Indianness (noun)

  1. The feeling or idea of being connected to India, including shared culture, language, and traditions.
  2. The qualities that make something seem typically Indian, such as customs, art styles, or social behaviour.
  3. A view that links citizenship or political membership with Indian identity and values.

Examples

  • Indianness shapes how people describe national identity.
  • People often connect Indianness with national identity.