Gandhian in Malayalam
A follower of Gandhi is a ഗാന്ധിയന് (gaandhiyan), with a long aa in the first syllable. The word works as both noun and adjective, as in Gandhian methods. Political writing in Kerala uses it freely.
Most common translation
Gandhian, one who follows Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and methods.
മുത്തച്ഛന് ഒരു ഗാന്ധിയന് ആയിരുന്നു.
muthachan oru gaandhiyan aayirunnu.
Grandfather was a Gandhian.
Dictionary entry
- ഗാന്ധിയന് (gaandhiyan) — Gandhian, one who follows Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and methods.
The single option names both the person and the outlook, so no separate adjective is needed.
Common questions
How do you say gandhian in Malayalam?
ഗാന്ധിയന് (gaandhiyan), one who follows Gandhi's philosophy.
Can it describe an idea rather than a person?
Yes, it is used of Gandhian methods and principles as well.