Definitions

1. noun

A major river in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan, originating in the Himalayas and emptying into the Arabian Sea.

“The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Indus river basin.”

2. proper noun

The Indus river itself, often referred to in geographical or cultural contexts.

“The Indus is an important source of irrigation for the surrounding regions.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Indus river or its surrounding region.

“The Indus delta is home to a diverse array of marine life.”