"Gandhian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Gandhian [comparative], most Gandhian [superlative]
Etymology: From Gandhi + -an. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Gandhi|an}} Gandhi + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Gandhian (comparative more Gandhian, superlative most Gandhian)
  1. Of or relating to Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869–1948), leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India, who led India to independence and inspired movements for nonviolence, civil rights, and freedom. Translations (Translations): gandhien (French), gandhiano (Italian)
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