pandit

[ puhn-dit; spelling pronunciation pan-dit ]

noun
  1. a man in India esteemed for his wisdom or learning: often used as a title of respect.

Origin of pandit

1
1820–30; <Hindi <Sanskrit paṇḍita

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Other definitions for Pandit (2 of 2)

Pandit
[ puhn-dit ]

noun
  1. Vi·ja·ya Lak·shmi [vi-jahy-uh-lahk-shmee], /vɪˈdʒaɪ ə ˈlɑk ʃmi/, 1900–90, Indian stateswoman (sister of Jawaharlal Nehru).

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British Dictionary definitions for pandit (1 of 2)

pandit

/ (ˈpʌndɪt, spelling pron ˈpændɪt) /


noun
  1. Hinduism a variant of pundit (def. 3)

British Dictionary definitions for Pandit (2 of 2)

Pandit

/ (ˈpʌndɪt) /


noun
  1. Vijaya Lakshmi (vɪˈjaɪə ˈlɑːkʃmɪ). 1900–90, Indian politician and diplomat; sister of Jawaharlal Nehru

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