pandit

¹ American

[puhn-dit, pan-dit] / ˈpʌn dɪt, ˈpæn dɪt /

noun

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

Pandit ² American

[puhn-dit] / ˈpʌn dɪt /

noun

Vijaya Lakshmi 1900–90, Indian stateswoman (sister of Jawaharlal Nehru).

Pandit ¹ British

/ ˈpʌndɪt /

noun

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

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pandit ² British

/ ˈpændɪt, ˈpʌndɪt /

noun

Hinduism a variant of pundit

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Etymology

Origin of pandit

1820–30; < Hindi < Sanskrit paṇḍita

Example Sentences

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Tim told me to call Vikram Pandit, the CEO of Citi, to discuss a merger.

From The Wall Street Journal

The NHS national medical director Professor Meghana Pandit has warned that "the worst is far from over for the NHS".

From BBC

Prof Pandit urged those who are entitled to a free vaccine to come forward, arguing that "it's not too late" to benefit from the protection it provides.

From BBC

NHS England medical director Prof Meghana Pandit said a combination of the vicious cold snap and winter viruses was making services "extremely busy".

From BBC

Pandit said: "It's clear that the worst is far from over for the NHS this winter."

From BBC

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