satyagraha noun. [sʌ'tjɑ:grǝhɑ:] E20.
[Sanskrit satyāgraha force born of truth, from satya truth + āgraha pertinacity.]
1. Hist. A policy of passive resistance to British rule in India formulated by M. K. Gandhi. E20.

2. gen. Any policy of non-violent resistance. E20.

■ satyagrahi noun, pl. -is, same, [mod. Sanskrit satyāgrahī] an exponent or practitioner of satyagraha E20.

■ satyagrahist noun = satyagrahi M20.

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