Sikhism

[ see-kiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the religion and practices of the Sikhs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sikhism¹

Sikh + -ism

Example Sentences

In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered a siege on separatists occupying the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest site in Sikhism.

From Los Angeles Times

Sikhs lit candles to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, at the illuminated Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India.

From Seattle Times

Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984, months after the Indian army stormed the Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine, in Amritsar to flush out separatist militants who were inside.

From BBC

In Punjab's Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, one of the holiest sites in Sikhism, over 5,000 students moved to Canada last year.

From Reuters

It is Sikhism's holiest shrine, but at the time it was also where leading separatists had taken residence.

From BBC