"Gandhism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Gandhi + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Gandhi|ism}} Gandhi + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Gandhism (uncountable)
  1. (political science, philosophy) The philosophy and principles of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, encompassing the broad tenets of upholding truth, pacifism, and nonviolent activism; also rarely used for Gandhian economics. Wikipedia link: en:Gandhism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy, Political science Synonyms: Gandhiism Related terms: Gandhian, Gandhigiri, Gandhist Translations (Translations): gandhisme [masculine] (French), gandhismo [masculine] (Italian), ганди́зм (gandízm) [masculine] (Russian), gandhismo [masculine] (Spanish)

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