sikh

Everyday

1. A Sikh is a person who follows Sikhism, a religion that began in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. tree →
2. As an adjective, Sikh describes things to do with this religion, like a Sikh temple. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education lessons, pupils learn that Sikhs believe in one God, follow the teachings of the Gurus and pray in a temple called a gurdwara, where anyone can eat a free meal (the langar). Many Sikh men and some women wear a turban. Many Sikhs live in the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia.

Examples

• My friend Harpreet is a Sikh. tree →
• We visited a Sikh temple called a gurdwara. tree →
• At the gurdwara everyone shared a free meal. tree →
• Many Sikh men wear a turban. tree →
• Sikhs follow the teachings of ten Gurus. tree →
• The Sikh holy book is called the Guru Granth Sahib. tree →
• Our class learnt about Sikh festivals. tree →

Note

Always written with a capital S: «Sikh», «Sikhism». Pronounced «seek» in British use or «sick» in some places; both are heard. Countable noun: «a Sikh, Sikhs». Be respectful: a turban is part of faith, not a hat or costume.