gandhi

n. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader who helped India become independent from Britain using non-violent protest.

n. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869–1948), the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement and a global icon of non-violent civil disobedience.

“Many people around the world still study the peaceful methods used by Gandhi.”

“Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha, or non-violent resistance, influenced civil rights movements globally, including those led by Martin Luther King Jr.”

n. a common family name in India used by many different groups of people.

n. A common Indian surname found among various religious and social groups, including Hindus, Jains, and Parsis.

“Indira Gandhi was a famous Prime Minister of India, but she was not related to Mahatma Gandhi.”

“The surname Gandhi is widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent and is held by several prominent political dynasties.”

n. someone who lives very simply or refuses to use violence, like the famous leader.

n. A figurative reference to an individual who embodies the ethical principles, simple lifestyle, or non-violent philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.

“He thinks he is a bit of a Gandhi because he never gets angry.”

“The activist was often described as a modern-day Gandhi for his unwavering commitment to peaceful protest in the face of state aggression.”

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