Sikh

[seek, sik]

noun

1. a member of a monotheistic religion, founded in the Punjab about 1500 by the guru Nanak, that refuses to recognize the Hindu caste system or the Brahmanical priesthood and forbids magic, idolatry, and pilgrimages.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Sikhs or to their religion and practices.

Sikh

/ siːk /

noun

1. a member of an Indian religion that separated from Hinduism and was founded in the 16th century, that teaches monotheism and that has the Granth as its chief religious document, rejecting the authority of the Vedas

adjective

1. of or relating to the Sikhs or their religious beliefs and customs

Other Word Forms

• Sikhism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sikh¹

First recorded in 1750–60; from Hindi: literally, “disciple,” from Sanskrit śiṣya-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sikh¹

C18: from Hindi, literally: disciple, from Sanskrit śiksati he studies

Example Sentences

"A couple of hundred people turned up by themselves to protest against her arrest," he said, referring to a 12 September agitation outside the Sikh temple in California.

From BBC

The arrest comes hours after members of the Sikh community gathered in protest over the incident.

From BBC

She has now released a statement through the charity Sikh Youth UK in which she thanked people for supporting her and her family.

From BBC

And behind the wheel is often a turbaned Sikh man, their cabs adorned with religious symbols, portraits of Sikh Gurus, or posters of Punjabi singers.

From BBC

Three of his Sikh truck drivers were arrested in recent weeks, Khang said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adherent 
• believer 
• devotee