Etymology

Sikhism

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Today it means: A revealed, monotheistic religion originating in northern India, in the 15th century, through Guru Nanak and his successors. Full definition →

English Sikh ← Punjabi ਸਿੱਖ (sikkha)
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  1. Punjabiਸਿੱਖ (sikkha)
  2. EnglishSikh
  3. English todaySikhism

From Sikh + -ism.

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