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

In a statement previously obtained by PEOPLE, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society said Kaur was an immigrant from India. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Like the rise in hate crimes faced by Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Americans following the 2001 terrorist attacks, violence against Black Americans skyrocketed in the wake of Trump’s election. —Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

Adjective

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two Sikh security guards. 1999: EgyptAir Flight 990, bound from New York to Cairo, crashed off the Massachusetts coast, killing all 217 people aboard. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024

The Canadian government alleged this week that Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah is behind plots targeting Sikh separatists in Canada. —Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

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