Sikh

1 of 2

noun

ˈsēk  ˈsik 

: an adherent of a monotheistic religion of India founded about 1500 by Guru Nānak and marked by rejection of idolatry and caste

Sikhism

ˈsē-ˌki-zəm 

noun

Sikh

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism

Examples of Sikh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Understanding the history of Sutter County requires knowing the influence of the Punjabi diaspora, most of whom are Sikh, in the growth of the agricultural area. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026

The exact origin of the festival is unclear, but according to historical records, Lohri was celebrated with much pomp in the Punjab region during the reign of the Sikh maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century. —Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

Adjective

The diamond has been previously owned by India's Mughal emperors, shahs of Iran, emirs of Afghanistan, and Sikh maharajas, according to Reuters, citing the Historic Royal Palaces charity. —Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

It was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as a condition of the Treaty of Lahore, which ended the first Anglo-Sikh War. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi & Urdu, literally, disciple

First Known Use

Noun

1756, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sikh

• beak
• beek
• bleak
• cheek
• chic
• clique
• creak
• creek
• eke
• freak
• geek
• greek

Kids Definition

Sikh

noun

ˈsēk

: a believer in a religion of India that was founded about 1500 and that believes in one God and rejects idols and caste

Sikhism

-ˌiz-əm

noun