Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dharna
noun
/ˈdɑːrnə/
Definition
A dharna is a form of protest in which individuals sit in a public place to express their demands or grievances.
Examples
- “The farmers organized a dharna at the capital to demand fair prices for their crops.”
- “During the dharna, participants remained peaceful, hoping the government would listen to their concerns.”
Meaning
Typically used in the context of social or political movements in India and other countries, dharna involves people gathering and sitting quietly, sometimes for extended periods, to draw attention to their demands.
Synonyms
- protest
- dissent
- sit-in
- demonstration
