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Sikh

Sikh [ seek ]


noun  (plural Sikhs)
Definition:
 
member of Indian religion: a member of a religious group that broke away from Hinduism during the 16th century and advocated a monotheistic doctrine, incorporating some aspects of Islam



adjective 
Definition:
 
of Sikhs: belonging or relating to the Sikhs or their religion, beliefs, customs, or history

[Late 18th century. Via Punjabi or Hindi< Sanskrit śiṣya "disciple"]

Sikh·ism noun
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