Gandhism

/ˈɡændhɪzəm/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling or variant term for Gandhiism, referring to the ideology and practical methods of nonviolent resistance developed by Mohandas Gandhi.

Etymology

A variant form of Gandhiism, using an alternate romanization or spelling convention. Both forms refer to the same ideological system based on Gandhi's teachings and are used interchangeably in different texts and regions.

Kelly Says

The existence of multiple spellings (Gandhiism vs. Gandhism) shows how English speakers were still figuring out how to write Indian names and concepts in the early 20th century!

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