satyagraha

/sætˈjɑːɡrɑːhɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophy and method of non-violent resistance developed by Mahatma Gandhi, employing civil disobedience and passive resistance to bring about social and political change.

“The protesters used satyagraha to bring attention to their cause and pressure the government into making concessions.”

Synonyms

  • non-violent resistance
  • passive resistance

Antonyms

  • aggression
  • violence