pandit: Meaning and Definition of

pan•dit

Pronunciation: (pun'dit spelling pron. pan'dit), [key]
  1. a man in India esteemed for his wisdom or learning: often used as a title of respect.

Pan•dit

Pronunciation: (pun'dit), [key]
  1. 1900–90, Indian stateswoman (sister of Jawaharlal Nehru).
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