khalsa

khal·sa

K k

Definitions of khalsa word

noun khalsa a martial fraternity originated in 1699 and remaining as one of the closely knit communities of the Sikhs. 1
noun khalsa an order of the Sikh religion, founded (1699) by Guru Gobind Singh. Members vow to wear the five Ks, to eat only ritually killed meat, and to refrain from committing adultery or cutting their hair 0
noun khalsa baptized Sikhs collectively. 0

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; < Hindi khālṣa literally, pure ≪ Arabic khāliṣah

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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