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pundit meaning in Tamil

பண்டிதன் paṇṭitaṉ

UK/ˈpʌn.dɪt/

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South Asia/pɐɳ.ɖɪt̪/

pundit in Tamil: பண்டிதன் (paṇṭitaṉ). In English, pundit means an expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.

Tamil words for pundit

a Hindu scholar
பண்டிதன் paṇṭitaṉ

English meaning of pundit

  1. noun An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.
  2. noun A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar.
  3. noun A native surveyor in British India, trained to carry out clandestine surveillance beyond British borders.

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Questions about pundit in Tamil

What is the meaning of pundit in Tamil?
Pundit in Tamil is பண்டிதன் (paṇṭitaṉ).
pundit என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Pundit: பண்டிதன் (paṇṭitaṉ).
What does pundit mean in English?
Pundit means an expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.

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