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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

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

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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