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

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

In Punjab's Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, one of the holiest sites in Sikhism, over 5,000 students moved to Canada last year.

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2023

In Persia Islam combined with the creed of Zoroaster to produce Babyism; while in India Hinduism and Mohammedanism, fused together by the genius of Nanak Guru, have resulted in Sikhism.

From Christianity and Islam in Spain (756-1031) by Haines, Charles Reginald

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