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pundit

[ puhn-dit ]

noun

  1. a learned person, expert, or authority:

    This pundit's formal instruction in history, philosophy, and political science prepared her for activism in many campaigns.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. 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

/ ˈʌԻɪ /

noun

  1. an expert
  2. (formerly) a learned person
  3. Also calledpandit a Brahman learned in Sanskrit and, esp in Hindu religion, philosophy or law
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·徱· [puhn-, dit, -ik], adjective
  • ܲ·徱··· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pundit1

First recorded in 1665–75; from Hindi 貹ṇḍ, from Sanskrit 貹ṇḍٲ “learned man” (noun), “learned” (adjective); of uncertain origin; perhaps akin to ñ́ “knowledge” ( pro 1( def ), know 1( def ) )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pundit1

C17: from Hindi pandit, from Sanskrit pandita learned man, from pandita learned
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But Aluko says her work as a pundit across the broadcasting industry has been hit, regardless of the outcome.

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Following the end of his playing career, Thompson worked in the media as a pundit as well as mentoring and as a motivational speaker.

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There have been various failed efforts, both from the White House spinsters and pundits, to sane-wash Trump's choice to torch the U.S. economy as some kind of "strategy."

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Prince William said he was "pretty terrified" and "nervous" but predicted a 2-1 victory as he spoke to TNT Sports pundits Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist on the touchline before the game.

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After watching Rangers' Jekyll and Hyde performances as a pundit and club ambassador all season, Ferguson has now witnessed them from pitchside.

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