Sikh

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noun

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

Sikh

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adjective

: of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism

Examples of Sikh in a Sentence

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Noun
As a member of Brisbane’s Sikh community, Singh’s a familiar face at the local temple and he’s known to perform acts of service in line with his Sikh faith, one community member told CNN. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025 The captain served in the 11th Sikh Regiment of the 14th Army. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The blue headpiece closely resembled the traditional Sikh turban, prompting backlash from Sikh communities in India and elsewhere. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 Many Sikh families in the Bay Area include immigrant parents, who may have come from an environment where mental health was downplayed. Agamjot Aulakh, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Sikh

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sikh was in 1756

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“Sikh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sikh. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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
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