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pandit

noun

  1. learned man in Indian classical tradition
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Wiktionary

name

Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi पंडित (paṇḍit).

  1. A surname.
  2. a man with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge in Hinduism, particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy

noun

Etymology: From Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍita). Doublet of pundit.

  1. An honorary title for a learned man or scholar.