What is another word for hindostani?
Pronunciation: [hˌɪndəstˈani] (IPA) 
Hindostani is a term used to refer to a language that is commonly spoken in the Indian subcontinent. However, there are various other synonyms available for this term which can be used depending on the context. Some of the commonly used synonyms for Hindostani are Hindi, Urdu, Hindustani, and Hindawi. Hindi is mostly used to describe the language that is spoken in northern India while Urdu is used to refer to the language spoken in the northern and central parts of India. Hindustani and Hindawi are often used interchangeably and refer to the language spoken in the Indian subcontinent as a whole.
