ˌnänəkˈpən(t)thē noun
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Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Hindi nānakpanthī, from Guru Nanak died 1538 Indian religious leader who founded Sikhism + Sanskrit panthan, patha way, path, course — more at find
: a member of a major Sikh party distinguished by its primary emphasis on the peaceful tenets of Guru Nanak — compare khalsa