gandhianamente

in a Gandhian manner

adverb gan-DYAH-nah-MEN-teh Rare

Origin: Derived from gandhiano (Gandhian), from Mahatma Gandhi.

Usage Note

Gandhianamente is a rare, nonce-style adverb meaning 'in the manner of Gandhi' — i.e. through nonviolent, peaceful resistance. It appears almost exclusively in political journalism and essays discussing nonviolent protest. The base adjective gandhiano is more common.

Examples

"Protestarono gandhianamente davanti alla prefettura."

Natural Translation

They protested in a Gandhian manner in front of the prefecture.

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