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Sikh (n.)

1781, member of a politico-religious community established c. 1500 in Punjab by Nanak Shah, from Hindi sikh "disciple," from Sanskrit siksati "studies, learns," related to saknoti "he is able, he is strong" (see Shakti).

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Definitions of Sikh from WordNet
1
Sikh (n.)
an adherent of Sikhism;
2
Sikh (adj.)
of or relating to the Sikhs or their religious beliefs and customs;
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