name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
pandit
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name
Meaning 2
a man with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge in Hinduism, particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy
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noun
Meaning 3
An honorary title for a learned man or scholar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: India, Nepal
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Synonyms: pundit
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi पंडित (paṇḍit).
From Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍita). Doublet of pundit.
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