Gandhi
1. daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984) • Syn: Indira Gandhi, Indira Nehru Gandhi, Mrs. Gandhi • Instance Hypernyms: statesman, solon, national leader 2. political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948) • Syn: Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi • Derivationally related forms: Gandhian • Instance Hypernyms: nationalist leader, spiritual leader
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