Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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Definition

Proper noun: - Political and spiritual leader: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent political and spiritual leader of India's independence movement against British rule. He pioneered the philosophy and strategy of nonviolent civil disobedience, known as satyagraha.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi.
    • The teachings of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi inspired civil rights movements worldwide.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gandhian" (adj): Pertaining to or following the principles of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
    • She adheres to a Gandhian philosophy of simplicity and truth.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mahatma Gandhi: An honorific title meaning "great soul," commonly used to refer to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
  • Gandhi: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • Father of the Nation: A title often bestowed upon him in India.
Synonyms
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Gandhi
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Satyagraha: The term he coined for his nonviolent resistance movement, meaning "truth force" or "soul force."
  • Ahimsa: The principle of nonviolence central to his philosophy.
  • Civil disobedience: A method of protest he employed.
Noun
  1. political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948)

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