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Definition of Gherao
1. Noun. A protest in which a group of people surrounds a politician, building, etc. until demands are met. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To surround for this purpose. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gherao
1. to coerce by physical means [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gherao
Literary usage of Gherao
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1844)
"... these techniques but banished the ethical contents that were advocated by
Gandhi, as this is evident from the Marxist left parties concept of 'gherao'-a ..."
2. Lok Sabha Debates. by India Parliament. Lok Sabha, India, Parliament, Lok Sabha (1839)
"Minister whom should we ask them to gherao now. I will obey your orders. But, I
would like to submit to the hon. Minister that the big businessmen as well ..."
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