The term 'honorific for Gandhi' is answered by the crossword solution MAHATMA, which is a 7-letter word. MAHATMA is an honorific title given to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who led India's struggle for independence from British rule. The title was given to him by Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali polymath, poet, musician, and artist from the Indian subcontinent. The title means 'great soul' in Sanskrit and is a sign of respect and admiration for Gandhi's work.