: an adherent of a monotheistic religion of India founded about 1500 by Guru Nānak and marked by rejection of idolatry and caste
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Like the rise in hate crimes faced by Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Americans following the 2001 terrorist attacks, violence against Black Americans skyrocketed in the wake of Trump’s election.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Stepheny Price, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Production on Season 2 recently got underway in the greater Toronto region, starring Raina as Jasmeet Dutta, a Punjabi Sikh millennial and burgeoning online content creator trying to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community and culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In a statement previously obtained by PEOPLE, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society said Kaur was an immigrant from India.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Like the rise in hate crimes faced by Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Americans following the 2001 terrorist attacks, violence against Black Americans skyrocketed in the wake of Trump’s election.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
However, the Gurudwara Maritime Sikh Society, an organization for Sikh immigrants, has identified the woman as Gursimran Kaur.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Production on Season 2 recently got underway in the greater Toronto region, starring Raina as Jasmeet Dutta, a Punjabi Sikh millennial and burgeoning online content creator trying to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community and culture.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Sikh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sikh. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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