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swadeshi

swadeshi

9.9
Goods made in your own country to support local businesses
  • noun
  • /swəˈdeɪʃi/
  • Indian
translation icon : producto nacional
  • The government promotes swadeshi products to boost the local economy.

Examples

  • The government launched a campaign promoting swadeshi over foreign brands.

  • During the festival, people were encouraged to buy swadeshi products to support local businesses.

  • During the festival, people were encouraged to buy swadeshi to support local businesses.

  • Many activists advocate for swadeshi as a way to boost the national economy.

  • Many people support swadeshi initiatives to reduce foreign dependency.

  • The government launched a campaign promoting swadeshi goods to strengthen the national economy.

  • Many activists advocate for swadeshi as a way to encourage pride in locally made products.

Antonyms

foreign
∞ 2.0

About other countries and how a country deals with them

imported
2.5

Made in another country and brought here to sell

How Local

swadeshi
  • Indian
9.9
domestic
587 2.8
imported
2.5

Surface Forms

swadeshi singular
swadeshis plural

Etymology

Swadeshi comes from the Hindi and Sanskrit word swadesh, from swa 'self' and desh 'country'. So swadeshi goods are items made in your own country, often bought to show national pride or help the local economy.