Gandhi
/ˈɡɑːndi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Gandhis
Sense 1
Meaning · English
any major political leader who is a proponent of nonviolence
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
someone living in accordance with the lifestyle or ethical principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
Noun
Examples
Sulak is eminently qualified to be a Gandhi in terms of his ideas, but not his lifestyle.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Gandhi” mean?
any major political leader who is a proponent of nonviolence
Is “Gandhi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.