Sikh
|Sikh|
B2
/siːk/
disciple, learner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Sikh' originates from Punjabi, specifically the word 'ਸਿੱਖ (sikkh),' where 'ਸਿੱਖ' meant 'disciple' or 'learner'.
Historical Evolution
'ਸਿੱਖ' transformed into the Hindi word 'सिख' and eventually became the modern English word 'Sikh'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'disciple' or 'learner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century.
He is a devout Sikh who visits the Gurdwara regularly.
Adjective 1
relating to Sikhs or Sikhism.
The Sikh community celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm.
Last updated: 2025/06/26 02:12