Gandhi

[gahn-dee, gan-]

noun

1. Indira 1917–84, Indian political leader: prime minister 1966–77 and 1980–84 (daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru).

2. Mohandas Karamchand Mahatma, 1869–1948, Hindu religious leader, nationalist, and social reformer.

3. Rajiv 1944–91, Indian political leader: prime minister 1984–89 (son of Indira).

Gandhi

/ ˈɡændɪ /

noun

1. Indira ( Priyadarshini ) (ɪnˈdɪərə, ˈɪndərə), daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru. 1917–84, Indian stateswoman; prime minister of India (1966–77; 1980–84); assassinated

2. Mohandas Karamchand (ˌməʊhənˈdʌs ˌkʌrəmˈtʃʌnd), known as Mahatma Gandhi. 1869–1948, Indian political and spiritual leader and social reformer. He played a major part in India's struggle for home rule and was frequently imprisoned by the British for organizing acts of civil disobedience. He advocated passive resistance and hunger strikes as means of achieving reform, campaigned for the untouchables, and attempted to unite Muslims and Hindus. He was assassinated by a Hindu extremist

3. Rajiv (ræˈdʒiːv), son of Indira Gandhi. 1944–91, Indian statesman; prime minister of India (1984–89); assassinated

Example Sentences

He also demanded that Gandhi either give an affidavit under oath proving his allegations, or apologise to the nation for his remarks.

From BBC

Gandhi first raised the issue at a 7 August press conference in Delhi, and has since managed to galvanise strong support from hundreds of opposition lawmakers.

From BBC

A splash of synth violins and drums follows, as red lights strobe over the fans gathered at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Arena stadium.

From BBC

Gandhi said that the estimated value of a male peacock — known for its fabulous, iridescent tail feathers — is $2,000, while a female peacock is valued at around $1,000.

From Los Angeles Times

In London, arrests were made near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, where as many as 20 police vans attended.

From BBC