Sikh

1 of 2

noun

ˈsēk  ˈsik 

: an adherent of a monotheistic religion of India founded about 1500 by Guru Nānak and marked by rejection of idolatry and caste

Sikhism

ˈsē-ˌki-zəm 

noun

Sikh

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism

Examples of Sikh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

His approach has drawn criticism from ​some Sikh groups, who accuse Ottawa of failing to hold India accountable or safeguard Sikh Canadians from foreign interference and transnational repression. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Sangha said one case of extortion targeting a Sikh happened to a local restaurant owner in Madera. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Adjective

Nowak was white, and his killer was of a Sikh, South Asian background. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026

Digwa was convicted of murder for stabbing Nowak with a Sikh dagger and sentenced last week to life in prison with a minimum 21-year term. — ABC News, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi & Urdu, literally, disciple

First Known Use

Noun

1756, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1845, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Sikh

noun

ˈsēk

: a believer in a religion of India that was founded about 1500 and that believes in one God and rejects idols and caste

Sikhism

-ˌiz-əm

noun