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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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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.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 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

But the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, the apex religious body of Sikhism says it is investigating if there have been any violations of religious codes.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

Cynthia Mahmood, professor of anthropology at Central College in Iowa and an expert on the Khalistani movement, has talked to militants and written about the concept of violence and nonviolence in Sikhism.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

For various reasons, which I have not space to explain, the statistics of Sikhism are untrustworthy.

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William