Sikhs wear turbans.
Source: tatoeba (8812122)
Sikhs
/siːks/
Synonyms for "sikhs" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
sikh adherent
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
sikh followersikh member
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
sikh peoplesikh population
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sikh adherent, sikh follower, sikh member, sikh people, sikh population.
- Sentence evidence is available for sikhs, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sikhs".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sikhs"
Keep "sikhs" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sikhs" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sikhs", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sikhs" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesethnic groupreligious groupreligious-cultural group
More specific
6 entriesAmritdhari SikhGranthi SikhKhalsa SikhKhalsa communitySikh diasporaSikh youth
Collocations
6 entriesKhalsa identitySikh communitySikh diasporaSikh faithSikh scripturesgurdwara attendance
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Why do Sikhs wear turbans?
Source: tatoeba (8812123)
Sikhs do not believe in heaven or hell. They neither desire heaven, nor fear hell. They believe in reincarnation until union with God.
Source: tatoeba (10503872)
Still trying to keep my day simple in the afternoon of the 26th of February of 2022, I headed to the pizzeria, and on the way were my Greek Cypriot neighbours Nikki the mother and George the son, who just recently took up smoking. I said that he could have taken up some other "habits." Then the conversation switched to the topic of Mexican cuisine and its hidden variety. I had pizza and diet black soda at the pizzeria, where there were some South Asians, as clients and vendor, as well as a Cockney-accented white man. Heading home, I saw Michael, who was from Francophone New Brunswick, as he smoked and promenaded on the sidewalk. He bowed to me, as I approached. I then showed him the Thai bowing greeting with pressed palms and said in Thai, "Sawatdee khrap!" Michael repeated it. He then said, "There are all sorts of cultures in the planet, eh?" Just then, two Sikhs walked by, one in black turban, the other in pink.
Source: tatoeba (10693762)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sikhs"?
Closest matches include sikh adherent, sikh follower, sikh member, sikh people, sikh population.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sikhs"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.