Sikh Definition
sēk; sĭk
noun
A member of a religion founded by the guru Nanak about 1500 in N India and based on monotheism and the rejection of the caste system and of idolatry.
Webster's New World
An adherent of Sikhism.
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adjective
Of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the Sikhs or to Sikhism.
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Other Word Forms of Sikh
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sikhsOrigin of Sikh
Hindi from Sanskrit śiṭyaḥ disciple from śikṭati he wishes to learn desiderative of śaknoti is able
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Hindi from Sanskrit śiṭyaḥ disciple from śikṭati he wishes to learn desiderative of śaknoti is able
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Sanskrit via Punjabi for student, disciple, or seeker.
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