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Definition of sikhism

sikhism

/ˈsiːk.ɪ.zəm/
sikh · ism
Adjective:Sikh
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sikhism Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia in the late 15th century by Guru Nanak and continued by nine successive human gurus, emphasizing devotion to one God, the equality of all people, honest living, and selfless service to humanity.

Example

"Our world religions course explored the core philosophical teachings and historical traditions of Sikhism."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'Sikh', borrowed from Punjabi 'sikkh' (disciple or learner), which traces back to Sanskrit 'śiṣya' (pupil), combined with the suffix '-ism'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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