Gandhi n 1: daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984) [syn: {Gandhi}, {Indira Gandhi}, {Indira Nehru Gandhi}, {Mrs. Gandhi}] 2: political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948) [syn: {Gandhi}, {Mahatma Gandhi}, {Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi}]
Gandhi \Gandhi\ adj. Mohandas Gandhi, a Hindu nationalist and religious leader, who preached non-violent resistance to oppression. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]