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# sikhism

noun (Sikhism, uncountable)

«sikhism» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of India by Guru Nanak; Sikhs believe in one God and follow the teachings of the ten Gurus and their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#m1)

### In the lessons

In religious education pupils learn that Sikhs worship in a gurdwara, where a free kitchen called the langar feeds everyone; many Sikhs wear the five Ks, such as the kara (steel bracelet) and kesh (uncut hair), and men often wear a turban. Sikhs live in the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia. Phrases: «in Sikhism», «Sikh temple (gurdwara)», «the Sikh Gurus».

### Examples

- Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x1)
- In Sikhism, everyone is equal before God. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x2)
- We visited a gurdwara and ate in the langar. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x3)
- The holy book of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x4)
- Many Sikh men wear a turban. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x5)
- Sikhism teaches sharing, honest work and remembering God. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x6)
- Vaisakhi is an important festival in Sikhism. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/#x7)

### Note

Capital S: Sikhism; a follower is a Sikh (plural Sikhs), pronounced «seek» in many places or «sick» in the Punjab. Sikhs are not Hindus or Muslims; it is a separate religion.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «sikhism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/sikhism/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«sikhism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/sikhism.html) on Mova free.