pandit
- noun
- /ˈpændɪt/
- Indian
Examples
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Instead, Pandit allowed a create and capture campaign to flourish with his knowledge.
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Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit stepped down after nearly five years at the banking giant's helm.
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On Tuesday, Citigroup (C) said Corbat, 52, would take over from Vikram Pandit as the firm's new CEO.
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As a renowned pandit on Indian classical music, Rajesh often gives lectures at universities.
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The pandit shared his expertise on ancient philosophy during the public seminar last week.
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People often consult the pandit for guidance on spiritual matters and personal challenges.
Synonyms
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A person who gives expert advice about a particular subject
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A person who often gives opinions on TV or radio about a subject
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A person or book that people trust for expert information
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A respected expert who leads and influences others in a field
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A person who gives expert advice to an organization or church
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A person who says what they think in public, often as an expert
A professional who gives expert reports for legal or medical cases
How Expert
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pandit shares the same root as the English pundit, from Sanskrit pandita meaning 'learned', so the modern sense of a public expert who gives opinions comes from the idea of a person people trust for deep knowledge.