PANDIT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

pandit

noun

Definition of pandit

as in yogi

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Recent Examples of pandit Her grandmother isn’t a pandit – in India, as well as in Indian diaspora communities, that’s been a domain that is largely populated by men, with cultural mores at play. — Deepti Hajela, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2021 Her father worked as a pandit -- or Hindu priest -- at a temple, and visited homes to perform rituals. — Vedika Sud, Esha Mitra and Julia Hollingsworth, CNN, 11 June 2021 The wedding ceremony was a traditional Hindu ceremony performed by a pandit (priest). — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2020

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Noun

Ahead, here is everything to know about the social worker, yogi, and former makeup artist who brought Meghan Markle into the world.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Mental health practitioners, alternative health providers, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners and a yogi can all be accessed at the wellness tent.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

Definition of yogi

Noun

This episode is classic Family Guy, boasting a memorable cameo from Playboy guru Hugh Hefner, plenty of cutaway comedy, and even more cultural references that will leave you laughing.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
This recipe guru said much of his what makes it onto the menu is trial and error.

— Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of guru

Noun

Crystal said his contract with Temple Adat Shalom is for one year, and in the interim, a search committee will be involved in selecting the next rabbi.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026
As the rabbi prayed, the executioner secured the five leather straps.

— Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of rabbi

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Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Toni Collette is phenomenal as Christie’s beloved detective, capturing both her sharp intellect and her understanding of human nature.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

Kashmir’s Shaiva Hindu thinkers produced some of South Asia’s most influential texts on consciousness.

— Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The Sparks need to not hire college wonders — no Cori Close — and enlist some good old-fashioned WNBA veteran thinkers and evaluators and leaders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of thinker

Noun

This tradition of forceful anti-American sentiment among European intellectuals went into steep decline after the abrupt end of the Cold War in the late Eighties.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Katherine Kelaidis argues that figures such as Heather Cox Richardson, Jill Lepore, Joanne Freeman, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Kevin Kruse have become a new class of liberal public intellectuals, translating the past into political commentary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of intellectual

Noun

Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
For fans, watching players who are college students, doctors, teachers and company workers is part of the appeal – and a contrast with the Chinese Super League.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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