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Satyagraha Definition & Meaning

satyagraha
noun
  1. the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms

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  • "Fisherman dies, K-protestors stop Jal Satyagraha"
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What does satyagraha mean?
the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms
What part of speech is satyagraha?
Satyagraha is a noun.

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