Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun satyagraha

1 sense of satyagraha

Sense 1
Satyagraha -- (the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms)
       => passive resistance, nonviolent resistance, nonviolence -- (peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate)