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satyagraha

/səˈtjɑː.ɡrə.hɑː/

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noun

/səˈtjɑː.ɡrə.hɑː/C2formalpolitical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее философию и практику ненасильственного сопротивления, разработанную и применённую в Индии Махатмой Ганди для противодействия британскому правлению и продвижения политических и социальных реформ.

A proper noun referring to a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed and implemented in India by Mahatma Gandhi to oppose British rule and promote political and social reforms.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance, especially as a means of protesting political oppression and achieving social change, famously employed by Mahatma Gandhi.

    ruСатьяграха

    • Gandhi's Satyagraha movement was instrumental in India's struggle for independence.
    • The principles of Satyagraha emphasize truth and nonviolence.
    • Many civil rights leaders were inspired by the concept of Satyagraha.

    Synonymscivil disobediencenonviolent resistancepassive resistance

    Antonymsaggressionviolence

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  • satyagrahas' possessive plural form
  • satyagraha's possessive singular form