Pandit
noun
A knowledgeable or wise person, often a teacher or scholar, particularly in Hinduism.
The pandit at the temple is highly respected for his knowledge of Hindu scriptures.
Often appears as...
- village pandit
- hindu pandit
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Religious
noun
A title given to a person who has mastered a specific field of knowledge.
He is recognized as a pandit in the field of classical Indian music.
Often appears as...
- pandit in literature
- pandit in music
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Formal
Academic
noun
A knowledgeable or wise person, often a teacher or scholar, particularly in Hinduism.
The pandit at the temple is highly respected for his knowledge of Hindu scriptures.
Often appears as...
- village pandit
- hindu pandit
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A title given to a person who has mastered a specific field of knowledge.
He is recognized as a pandit in the field of classical Indian music.
Often appears as...
- pandit in literature
- pandit in music
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Respect
Used with respect in religious contexts, often for Hindu priests or scholars with deep understanding.
The village pandit blessed the couple during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Scripture Knowledge
Implies profound knowledge of scriptures, not just surface-level familiarity.
The pandit recited verses from the Vedas from memory.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Humility
In South Asian culture, it's polite to approach a pandit with humility, reflecting their status.
Seekers knelt before the pandit for guidance.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Respect
Used with respect in religious contexts, often for Hindu priests or scholars with deep understanding.
The village pandit blessed the couple during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Scripture Knowledge
Implies profound knowledge of scriptures, not just surface-level familiarity.
The pandit recited verses from the Vedas from memory.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Humility
In South Asian culture, it's polite to approach a pandit with humility, reflecting their status.
Seekers knelt before the pandit for guidance.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Respect
Used with respect in religious contexts, often for Hindu priests or scholars with deep understanding.
The village pandit blessed the couple during the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Scripture Knowledge
Implies profound knowledge of scriptures, not just surface-level familiarity.
The pandit recited verses from the Vedas from memory.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Humility
In South Asian culture, it's polite to approach a pandit with humility, reflecting their status.
Seekers knelt before the pandit for guidance.
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Parthenon Battle PIPE...
worth saying that that all of them are sending out you know some years old people think it's a simple decision yes or no they stay or they go and that's it and it isn't it's a very very very complicated situation for now professor pandit malleus intends to fill in the gaps of histories with copies of the
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Amish Tripathi
Indian Author
Fortunately, I grew up in a traditional family where questioning was encouraged, particularly by my pandit grandfather. We are all voracious readers, seeking knowledge. I learn a lot from discussions with my wife, siblings and parents.
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Bhagat Singh
Indian Activist
The martyrdom of Lalaji has shaken the Congressmen. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is planning something solid to be presented for adoption in the coming session of the Congress, but I am not sure if he would be able to do something.
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Ranjeet
Indian Actor
I'm a vegetarian but not a pandit.
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Amish Tripathi
Indian Author
Fortunately, I grew up in a traditional family where questioning was encouraged, particularly by my pandit grandfather. We are all voracious readers, seeking knowledge. I learn a lot from discussions with my wife, siblings and parents.
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Bhagat Singh
Indian Activist
The martyrdom of Lalaji has shaken the Congressmen. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is planning something solid to be presented for adoption in the coming session of the Congress, but I am not sure if he would be able to do something.
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Ranjeet
Indian Actor
I'm a vegetarian but not a pandit.
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