Anti-Sikh

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Pronunciation: /ˈænti ˈsik/

Definitions of anti-Sikh

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'Sikh' refers to a follower of Sikhism, and 'anti-Sikh' refers to someone or something that is against or opposed to Sikhs.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about an anti-Sikh protest happening in the city.

A2 The documentary shed light on the history of anti-Sikh discrimination.

B1 The government passed a law to address anti-Sikh violence.

B2 The organization was accused of promoting anti-Sikh propaganda.

C1 The international community condemned the rise of anti-Sikh sentiments.

C2 The court case exposed the deep-rooted nature of anti-Sikh prejudice in society.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, 'Sikh'. It indicates opposition or hostility towards Sikhs.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that some people spread anti-Sikh messages online.

A2 The community center organized a workshop to address anti-Sikh sentiments.

B1 The government passed a law to combat anti-Sikh discrimination.

B2 There have been reports of an increase in anti-Sikh hate crimes in recent years.

C1 Scholars are studying the historical roots of anti-Sikh propaganda.

C2 The documentary shed light on the impact of anti-Sikh violence on the community.

Examples of anti-Sikh in a Sentence

formal The government passed an anti-Sikh law that discriminated against followers of the Sikh religion.

informal I heard about an anti-Sikh protest happening downtown tomorrow.

slang Don't be anti-Sikh, respect everyone's beliefs.

figurative His remarks were like an anti-Sikh dagger to the heart of the community.

Grammatical Forms of anti-Sikh

past tense

opposed

plural

anti-Sikhs

comparative

more anti-Sikh

superlative

most anti-Sikh

present tense

opposes

future tense

will oppose

perfect tense

have opposed

continuous tense

is opposing

singular

anti-Sikh

positive degree

anti-Sikh

infinitive

to oppose

gerund

opposing

participle

opposed

Origin and Evolution of anti-Sikh

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'anti-Sikh' originated as a way to describe individuals or groups opposed to the Sikh religion and its followers.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'anti-Sikh' has evolved to encompass not just religious opposition but also discrimination and prejudice against Sikhs based on their religious beliefs and practices.