Indian. [Bengalī, lit. = own-country things, i.e., home industries.] The name of a movement in India, originating in Bengal, advocating the boycott of foreign goods. Hence Swadeshism.
1905. Times, 26 Oct., 3/6. They prevent the students from participating in political questions, from boycotting, picketing, and furthering the Swadeshi movement.
1907. Missionary Herald, Sept., 261/1. The political aspect of Swadeshism.
