Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical political figure: Indira Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as Prime Minister of India. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, and held office from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Indira Gandhi implemented policies that significantly shaped modern India.
  • The biography details the political career of Indira Gandhi.
  • Many streets and institutions in India are named after Indira Gandhi.

Advanced Usage

• "The Gandhi dynasty": Often used in political discourse to refer to the Nehru-Gandhi family's longstanding influence in Indian politics, with Indira Gandhi as a central figure.
  • The election highlighted the enduring legacy of the Gandhi dynasty.

Variants and Related Words

• Prime Minister: The official title of her role.
• Nehru-Gandhi family: The political family to which she belonged.

Synonyms

• Indian Prime Minister: Describes her official position.
• Stateswoman: A respectful term for a female political leader.

Related Phrases

• "Indira Gandhi era": Refers to the period of Indian history during her leadership.
  • Economic reforms during the Indira Gandhi era were controversial.

Related Idioms

• "The Iron Lady of India": A common epithet highlighting her strong-willed and decisive leadership style.
  • Her tough stance during the war earned her the nickname "the Iron Lady of India".

Noun

1. daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984)