Gandhian

adjective

Gan·​dhi·​an ˈgändēən 

ˈgan-, 

ˈgaan-, 

ˈgȧn-, 

-diən

: of or relating to Gandhi or his principle of nonviolence

resigned myself with a Gandhian shrug

—Herbert Passin

Gandhian prejudice against violent pressures

—Edmond Taylor

Word History

Etymology

Mohandas K. Gandhi †1948 Indian nationalist and spiritual leader + English -an

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