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pundit
[puhn-dit]
noun
a learned person, expert, or authority.
This pundit's formal instruction in history, philosophy, and political science prepared her for activism in many campaigns.
a person who makes comments or judgments, especially in an authoritative manner; critic or commentator.
Opinions masquerade as news, while ill-informed pundits and vested interests cloud the issues and bend the truth into pretzels.
pundit
/ ˈpʌndɪt /
noun
an expert
(formerly) a learned person
Also called: pandit. a Brahman learned in Sanskrit and, esp in Hindu religion, philosophy or law
Pronunciation Note
Other Word Forms
- punditic adjective
- punditically adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of pundit1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pundit1
Example Sentences
Calling the event “horrific,” Daily Wire pundit Matt Walsh said, “The leader of the Catholic Church shouldn’t be anywhere near this nonsense.”
But let’s call it what it is: politicians and their pundits leveraging Hispanophobia for votes, influence and donations.
Gerrard, speaking as a guest on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, said several former Manchester United and Liverpool players get on better now as pundits than they ever did as England team-mates.
Here any reliable pundit would counsel caution—it could all fall apart, joy may be premature.
Political rivals and pundits seized on the moment as evidence of a candidate struggling under scrutiny.
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