"pandit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pandits [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍita). Doublet of pundit. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|पण्डित}} Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍita), {{dbt|en|pundit}} Doublet of pundit Head templates: {{en-noun}} pandit (plural pandits)
  1. (India, Nepal) An honorary title for a learned man or scholar. Tags: India, Nepal Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: pundit

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