ˈpandə̇t, ˈpən- noun
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Etymology: Hindi paṇḍit, from Sanskrit paṇḍita
1. : a wise or learned man in India — often used before a name as an honorary title
2. : a Brahman expert in Sanskrit and in the science, laws, and religion of the Hindus : scholar ; broadly : teacher
3. : a Hindu clerk or official in Kashmir