NYT Dictionary

PANDIT

/ˈpəndɪt/
NounPAN-ditpan-dit · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

An honorary title for a learned man or scholar.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

From Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍita). Doublet of pundit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

punditabecedariandoctordoneducatorfellowguideguruinstructormaestro

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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