1820–30; < Hindi < Sanskrit paṇḍita
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Pandit Vyaas took his father’s place as the temple’s pandit, or Hindu priest, after he died.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
His father answers furiously in Creole, “You wan’ go a pandit an’ ask ’am to open de book an’ give you answer?”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2021
The other, Manshu, becomes pandit of the local temple.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 2, 2019
One day I was filming four senior pandit teachers demonstrating the different recitation speeds.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 2, 2018
My parents, the pandit and the imam looked surprised.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Tim told me to call Vikram Pandit, the CEO of Citi, to discuss a merger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
NHS England medical director Prof Meghana Pandit said it was frustrating and disappointing that there was another round of industrial action at a challenging time for the NHS, with flu cases rising earlier than usual.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025
NHS England medical director Prof Meghana Pandit said the drop in waiting lists was "fantastic news".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025
Pandit also sees a “healthy consolidation within the tech sector,” with investors being “discerning about forward-looking guidance and how much these companies are spending on capex,” even with earnings that have been “pretty spectacular.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2025
Raghav Pandit came and led the Master to his house, making their way through the press of men with great difficulty.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
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