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Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader famous for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
"Gandhi led peaceful marches that helped end British colonial rule in India."
How to Use Gandhi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement and icon of nonviolent protest.
Word Forms
Gandhis plural, Gandhis plural
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Etymology
From Gujarati gāndhī, "grocer" or "perfume trader," ultimately from Sanskrit gandha ("perfume, scent").