Sikh
(noun)
- A follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.
- A person of Indian or Pakistani descent who is a follower of Sikhism.
Origin:
From the punjabi word sikkh, from sanskrit śiṣya ("disciple").
Examples:
- The Golden Temple is a sacred site for Sikhs.
- Sikhs are known for their distinctive turbans.
- The Sikhs were persecuted by the Mughal Empire.
- He is a Sikh and proud of it.
- Sikhs make up about 2% of India's population.