swaraj

/swɐˈrɑːdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

self-rule or independence, especially of India, during the Indian independence movement

“Gandhi’s vision of swaraj was not just freedom from British rule, but also social and economic reform.”

2. noun

the state of being self-governing

“The country’s pursuit of swaraj had been a long and difficult journey.”

Synonyms

  • independence
  • self-rule

Antonyms

  • colonization
  • subjugation