Indira Gandhi

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Indian politician who served as Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and 1980 to 1984

proper noun
/ɪnˈdɪrə ˈɡɑːndi/

: Indira Gandhi

Many people admire Indira Gandhi for her strong leadership during challenging times.

Examples

Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India.
The legacy of Indira Gandhi continues to inspire many leaders today.
Many political scientists have studied the leadership style of Indira Gandhi.
The emergency declared by Indira Gandhi in 1975 remains a significant event in India's history.
Did you know that Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977.
The legacy of Indira Gandhi continues to influence Indian politics today.

Synonyms

Gandhi

vsIndira Gandhi

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India's first woman prime minister who served in the 1960s to 1980s

is the neutral personal name form without emphasis on first female or assassination

Mrs. Gandhi

vsIndira Gandhi

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Indian leader who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and 1980 to 1984

is the personal full name form without the respectful title

Surface Forms

Indira Gandhi main

Morphology

Indira + Gandhi

This is a proper personal name; knowing the individual tokens ('Indira' and 'Gandhi') only signals that it refers to a person but does not allow a B1 learner to infer the biographical and political information (Indian prime minister, dates, relationship to Nehru). While 'Gandhi' may evoke association with a famous family, the specific meaning and role are idiographic and not compositionally derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Indira Gandhi is the name of the Indian leader who was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru and became India's first (and so far only) woman prime minister. She led the country from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1984 and is remembered for strong decisions, so the name now brings to mind a powerful leader in modern India.