non-violence
/ˌnɒn ˈvaɪələns/noun
उच्चारण नॉन वायलन्स
अहिंसा
Core word
noun
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the policy of using peaceful methods, not force, to bring about political or social change
अहिंसा
- Mahatma Gandhi led India's freedom struggle on the principle of non-violence.
- a commitment to non-violence
- Non-violence was the foundation of the civil disobedience movement.
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- Many schools now teach students the value of non-violence and dialogue.
- The leader urged his supporters to follow the path of non-violence even under provocation.
Synonyms pacifism peacefulness passive resistance ahimsa
Opposite violence militancy aggression
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non-violent adjective
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General knowledge
The United Nations observes 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
संयुक्त राष्ट्र 2 October, यानी महात्मा गांधी के जन्मदिन, को International Day of Non-Violence के रूप में मनाता है।