Sikhism

[see-kiz-uhm]

noun

1. the religion and practices of the Sikhs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sikhism¹

Sikh + -ism

Example Sentences

The 43-year-old had correctly answered six questions on Sikhism and its history in the specialist subject round of the show.

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

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When they gave their first interview as owners to the BBC this week, the group made clear that they feel the ideals of Sikhism lend themselves to positive ownership in football.

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Although Sikhism is a separate religion from Islam, hate crime perpetrators often conflate Muslims with anyone who looks Middle Eastern, and Sikhs with turbans and long beards are often targets.

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One of them later said they shot the Congress politician to avenge a military action she had ordered against separatists hiding in Sikhism's holiest temple in northern India's Amritsar.

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