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pandit

Pronunciation: /ˈpandɪt/

(also pundit)
Definition of pandit

noun

  • a Hindu scholar learned in Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy and religion, typically also a practising priest: the pandit chants the marriage mantras [as title]:Pandit Misir
  • Indian a wise man or teacher: [as title]:Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
  • Indian a talented musician (used as a respectful title or form of address): Panditji played the refrain

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Definition of pandit in the US English dictionary