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- [suht-yuh-gruh-huh, suh t-yah-gruh-]
- /ˈsʌt yəˌgrʌ hə, sətˈyɑ grə-/
- /sˌatɪəɡrˈɑːhə/
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- [suht-yuh-gruh-huh, suh t-yah-gruh-]
- /ˈsʌt yəˌgrʌ hə, sətˈyɑ grə-/
Definitions of satyagraha word
- noun satyagraha the policy of nonviolent resistance adopted by Mahatma Gandhi from about 1919 to oppose British rule in India 1
- noun satyagraha any movement of nonviolent resistance 1
- noun satyagraha (in India) the policy of passive resistance inaugurated by Mohandas Gandhi in 1919 as a method of gaining political and social reforms. 0
- noun satyagraha the doctrine of Mohandas Gandhi, emphasizing passive resistance and noncooperation 0
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Origin of satyagraha
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; < Hindi, equivalent to Sanskrit satya truth + āgraha strong attachment, persistence
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Parts of speech for Satyagraha
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satyagraha popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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