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Sikhism

American  
[see-kiz-uhm] / ˈsi kɪz əm /

noun

  1. the religion and practices of the Sikhs.


Etymology

Origin of Sikhism

Sikh + -ism

Example Sentences

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The 43-year-old had correctly answered six questions on Sikhism and its history in the specialist subject round of the show.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

When they gave their first interview as owners to the BBC this week, the group made clear that they feel the ideals of Sikhism lend themselves to positive ownership in football.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered a siege on separatists occupying the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest site in Sikhism.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Canada has the largest Sikh population outside Punjab, with 770,000 people reporting Sikhism as their religion in the 2021 census.

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 2023

Sikhism itself is at the present day undergoing a fresh process of transformation.

From Indian Unrest by Chirol, Valentine, Sir

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