A formal title combined with a personal name, referring to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the Indian independence leader. The term “Mahatma” signifies “great-souled” or “venerable” in Sanskrit, while “Gandhi” is a surname of Gujarati origin. Together, the phrase denotes the revered figure known for nonviolent resistance and civil rights advocacy. 2-4 sentences; concise, context-focused.
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