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Nanak

American  
[nah-nuhk] / ˈnɑ nək /

noun

  1. Guru, 1469–1539, Indian religious leader: founder of Sikhism.


Nanak British  
/ ˈnaːˌnʌk /

noun

  1. See Guru Nanak

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

From Seattle Times

Sikhs lit candles to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, at the illuminated Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India.

From Seattle Times

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

Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith, regarded fasting as inferior to the “truth” or “right action,” which he said was superior to fasting, penance or other austerities.

From Seattle Times

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