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Sikh

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A person who follows a religion from the Punjab region of India that believes in one God

noun
/sɪk/

: sij

Many Sikhs gather to celebrate Vaisakhi each year.

Examples

Many Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi as an important religious festival.
My friend is a proud Sikh who attends the gurdwara every week.
The Sikh community is known for its charitable work and commitment to equality.
A Sikh man wore a turban at the ceremony.
Many Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi as an important religious festival.
My friend is a proud Sikh who attends the gurdwara every week.
The Sikh community is known for its charitable work and commitment to equality.

Surface Forms

Sikh singular

Sikhs plural

Etymology

Sikh comes from a Punjabi word sikh that means 'student' or 'disciple', from an older Sanskrit word for 'learner'. So a Sikh is someone who follows the teachings of the religion that began in the Punjab region.