Explore Gandhian through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Gandhian in a sentence
Gandhian meaning
Of or relating to Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869–1948), leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India, who led India to independence and inspired movements for nonviolence, civil rights, and freedom.
Synonyms of Gandhian
Using Gandhian
- The main meaning on this page is: Of or relating to Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869–1948), leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India, who led India to independence and inspired movements for nonviolence, civil rights, and freedom.
- Useful related words include: nationalist leader, spiritual leader.
- In the example corpus, gandhian often appears in combinations such as: of gandhian, the gandhian, gandhian values.
Context around Gandhian
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 7 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Gandhian
- In this selection, "gandhian" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, true, given, noted, style, values and settled stand out and add context to how "gandhian" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a noted gandhian economist and and a true gandhian until his. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "gandhian" sits close to words such as abhiyan, ajibola and ajinkya, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with gandhian
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He remained a true Gandhian until his death in 1973. (10 words)
The President also inaugurated the three-day ‘Gandhian Resurgence Summit’. (10 words)
These Gandhian institutions have miserably failed in attracting the youth. (10 words)
Among the new trustees, Gafur Bilakhia, a Gandhian settled in Vapi, was awarded Padma Shri in 2020 for his work in the field of trade and industry, Rajashree Birla was awarded the Padma Bhushan in area of social work in 2011. (41 words)
Union Home Minister will be the chief guest at the 14th annual convention of the Central Information Commission on Saturday which will focus on the key issues of challenges ahead for RTI, Gandhian thoughts, and use of transparency in effective governance. (41 words)
Unlike the liberal self who can afford to be indifferent to the other, or the conservative self who is outrightly antagonistic, the Gandhian self trusts the other, even the “enemy”, and acts out of love. (35 words)
Will it continue the groundswell in the era of a divided, war-torn West or will it maintain a Gandhian silence on matters important? (24 words)
Example sentences (20)
Among the new trustees, Gafur Bilakhia, a Gandhian settled in Vapi, was awarded Padma Shri in 2020 for his work in the field of trade and industry, Rajashree Birla was awarded the Padma Bhushan in area of social work in 2011.
This Gandhian zest for constant self-improvement and knowledge has encouraged me in many endeavours.
Will it continue the groundswell in the era of a divided, war-torn West or will it maintain a Gandhian silence on matters important?
Cherian says that Parakal’s elder brother Kurian, also known as Sarvodayam Parakal, a Gandhian from Narakkal in Kerala, was known for his social work.
He remained a true Gandhian until his death in 1973.
The attendants onboard have been given Gandhian caps to replace their kathiyawadi caps.
The writer is a noted Gandhian economist and former VC of Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
Gandhian Integrated Forum Trust: Mahatma Gandhi Youth Festival, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.
He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir were carrying out a Gandhian-style civil disobedience movement which too is directed at themselves and not at the government.
It will be published under the Builders of Modern Indian Series and authored by noted writer and Gandhian Scholar Dr. Pabak Kanungo.
The President also inaugurated the three-day ‘Gandhian Resurgence Summit’.
Though very European in essence, it is undeniable that the democratic movement envisaged by Havel and the members of Charter 77 was born out of a Gandhian grammar of “ethicalisation of politics”.
Union Home Minister will be the chief guest at the 14th annual convention of the Central Information Commission on Saturday which will focus on the key issues of challenges ahead for RTI, Gandhian thoughts, and use of transparency in effective governance.
Unlike the liberal self who can afford to be indifferent to the other, or the conservative self who is outrightly antagonistic, the Gandhian self trusts the other, even the “enemy”, and acts out of love.
Centres of Gandhian studies and research like the Gandhi Niketan in T,Kallupatti and Gandhigram near Dindigul were set up in the then composite Madurai district.
Gangster convict Arun Gawli, lodged in the Central Jail here, has topped a Gandhian thought exam organised by Pune-based NGO Sahyog Trust.
He thanked Mr. Sanjay Jain from the Arya Samaj Of Greater Houston, the distinguished judges, and the volunteers for their aid and service towards spreading Gandhian values.
Rakesh Deewan successfully chaired the discussion and linked all the conversation to bring the importance of Quit India movement and role of young people in making a better India on Gandhian values.
The 1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the campaign that first established King’s national reputation, was not planned in advance as a Gandhian-style campaign of nonviolent resistance.
These Gandhian institutions have miserably failed in attracting the youth.
Common combinations with gandhian
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of gandhian 3×
- the gandhian 3×
- gandhian values 2×
- gandhian economics 2×