Satyagraha

//səˈtjɑ.ɡɹə.hə// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The policy of nonviolent resistance as used by Mahatma Gandhi during the struggle for Indian independence. uncountable, usually

    "We also discussed whether the campaign should follow the Gandhian principles of non-violence or what the Mahatma called satyagraha, a non-violence that seeks to conquer through conversion."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of satyagraha. alt-of, uncountable, usually
  3. 3
    the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms wordnet

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"We also discussed whether the campaign should follow the Gandhian principles of non-violence or what the Mahatma called satyagraha, a non-violence that seeks to conquer through conversion."

Etymology

From Gujarati સત્યાગ્રહ (satyāgrah), from Sanskrit सत्य (satya, “truth”) + आग्रह (āgraha, “persistence”).

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