n.
An adherent of Sikhism.
adj.
Of or relating to the Sikhs or to Sikhism.
[Hindi, from Sanskrit śiṣyaḥ, disciple, from śikṣati, he wishes to learn, desiderative of śaknoti, is able.]
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