Definition of Sikh
: an adherent of a monotheistic religion of India founded about 1500 by Guru Nānak and marked by rejection of idolatry and caste
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Origin and Etymology of sikh
Hindi & Urdu, literally, disciple
First Known Use: 1756
1845
First Known Use of sikh
1845
SIKH Defined for English Language Learners
noun
\ˈsēk, ˈsik\
Definition of Sikh for English Language Learners
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: a follower of Sikhism
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