HyperDic: satyagraha

English > 1 sense of the word Satyagraha:
NOUNactSatyagrahathe form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
English > Satyagraha: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms.
Broaderpassive resistance, nonviolent resistance, nonviolencepeaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing / refusing to cooperate
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