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Guru Nanak

British  
/ ˈnaːˌnʌk /

noun

  1. 1469–1539, Indian religious leader and founder of Sikhism. Born near Lahore in India, he spent many years as a missionary before returning to the Punjab, where he gained many followers See also Ten Gurus

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A spokesman for the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

He and an associate discussed some upcoming programs while making their way across the large parking lot behind the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple near Vancouver.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2023

Most Punjabi who came to the U.S. were followers of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the late 15th century.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2023

After visiting the hall, the King officially opened the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple and spoke to volunteers at the Luton Sikh Soup Kitchen.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2022

Thus the compositions of Guru Nanak are styled mahalla one, the compositions of Guru Angad are styled mahalla two, and so on.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various

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