swaraj

[ swuh-rahj ]

/ swəˈrɑdʒ /

(in India) self-government.

(initial capital letter) (formerly, in British India) the political party supporting this principle over British rule.

Origin of swaraj

1905–10; < Hindi, presumably equivalent to Sanskrit sva own + Hindi rāj raj

swa·raj·ism, noun swa·raj·ist, noun, adjective

swap horses, swap meet, swap shop, swapo, swaption, swaraj, sward, sware, swarf, swarm, swarm cell

The criticism which has been levelled against the Congress is this, namely, that the Congress has not defined what Swaraj is.

India for Indians |C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
Is our love of luxury so inveterate, that we cannot control it even for the sake of Swaraj?

The Wheel of Fortune |Mahatma Gandhi
I ask my countrymen in what way is it possible for khaddar to lead us to Swaraj?

Freedom Through Disobedience |C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
A portion of the whole theory of life described in 'Hind Swaraj' is undoubtedly being carried into practice.

Indian Home Rule |M. K. Gandhi

You must know in your heart of hearts the secret of Swaraj and that you will gain only by Non-co-operation.

India for Indians |C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das

swaraj

/ (swəˈrɑːdʒ) /

(in British India) self-government; independence

swarajism, noun swarajist, noun, adjective

C20: from Sanskrit svarāj, from sva self + rājya rule