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pendeta

Pronunciation: /pənˈdeta/

“pendeta” is a Malay word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. wise person
  2. monk
  3. priest, especially of Hindu faith

Etymology

From Sanskrit पण्डित (paṇḍitá, “scholar, philosopher”). Doublet of pandai.

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