Gondi refers to the indigenous people of central India, their language, and culture. The word Gondi has multiple synonyms, including Gond, Koitur, Koi, Hill Rajah, and Raj Gond. The term Gond also refers to a tribe that resides in the regions of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and neighbouring states. The Koitur or Koi tribe primarily inhabits the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The label Hill Rajah signifies the ruler of the hilly region, and the Raj Gond identifies a person belonging to the Gond community. Furthermore, the Gondi language is also referred to as Gondi, Koi, or Koiture. Variations in synonyms for Gondi reflect the diversity of the identity and culture of this tribe that has lived in India for centuries.