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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 left-arm spinner had correctly answered six questions on Sikhism and its history in the specialist subject round.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 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

You might have seen his lips moving, which Virdi reveals was him murmuring "Waheguru" - meaning "God" in Sikhism.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

More than 770,000 people reported their religion as Sikhism, about 2% of Canada’s population, and in 2019, the government designated April as Sikh Heritage Month.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Sikhism emphasizes equality of humankind and disavows caste, class, or gender discrimination.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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