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Definition of sikh

sikh

/siːk/
sikh
Plural:Sikhs
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sikh Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Sikhs, their community, or the religion of Sikhism.

Example

"The golden dome of the famous Sikh temple glistened brightly in the morning sun."

• noun

1

An adherent of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century by Guru Nanak.

Example

"Many devout Sikhs gather at the local gurdwara every Sunday for prayer and a communal meal."

• Rhymes for sikh

• Nearby Words

signpost
signposting
signup
sikh
sikhism
sikkim
silage

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Punjabi 'sikkh' (disciple or student), derived from Sanskrit 'śiṣya' (pupil, disciple), from the root 'śās' (to instruct or teach).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sikh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sikh
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