"Gandhiesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Gandhiesque [comparative], most Gandhiesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Gandhi + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Gandhi|esque}} Gandhi + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Gandhiesque (comparative more Gandhiesque, superlative most Gandhiesque)
  1. Reminiscent of 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. Related terms: Gandhian
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