Gandhi

Gandhis

Definitions of Gandhi
  1. noun
    political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948)
    synonyms: Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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    spiritual leader
    a leader in religious or sacred affairs
    nationalist leader
    the leader of a nationalist movement
  2. noun
    daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984)
    synonyms: Indira Gandhi, Indira Nehru Gandhi, Mrs. Gandhi
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    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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