Etymology
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Sikh (n.)

1781, member of a politico-religious community established c. 1500 in Punjab by Nanak Shah, from Hindi sikh "disciple," from Sanskrit siksati "studies, learns," which is related to saknoti "he is able, he is strong" (see Shakti).

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Shakti (n.)

in Hindu philosophy and theology, "divine power, active dimension of godhead," from Sanskrit saknoti "is able, is strong," which is said to be from PIE root *kak- "to enable, help."

Sikhism (n.)

"tenets, practices, and religious system of the Sikhs," 1849, from Sikh + -ism.

updated on October 26, 2022

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