satyagraha Definition
sat·ya·graha (sut′yə gru′hə)
noun
the doctrine of Mohandas Gandhi, emphasizing passive resistance and noncooperation
Etymology: < Hindi, lit., a grasping for truth < Sans satyā, truth + graha, grasping
satyagraha Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
movement: The �velvet revolution� in Czechoslovakia and Ghandi�s satyagraha movement in India are only two examples.
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