: 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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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
The invitation prompted anger from the World Sikh Organization of Canada, which wrote to Carney in May asking him not to invite Modi.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Tensions remain high between Canada and India over accusations about Indian government agents being involved in the murder of a Canadian activist for Sikh separatism in British Columbia in 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Danish Singh, president of the World Sikh Organization, denounced Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s decision to invite Modi to the G7 summit this week.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
The invitation prompted anger from the World Sikh Organization of Canada, which wrote to Carney in May asking him not to invite Modi.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Since the start of the summit on Sunday, scores of Sikh protesters have been seen waving Khalistan flags in the city of Calgary in Alberta, according to CNN affiliate CTV.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Tensions remain high between Canada and India over accusations about Indian government agents being involved in the murder of a Canadian activist for Sikh separatism in British Columbia in 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
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“Sikh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sikh. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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