pundit
Pundit (noun) means a person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media. Example: “Political pundits debated the election results all night.”
How to Use Pundit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA commentator or expert who gives opinions publicly, or a learned Hindu scholar.
Word Forms
pundits plural
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Political _____ debated the election results all night.
Etymology
Borrowed via Hindi from Sanskrit pandita, meaning "scholar" or "learned man."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “pundit” mean?
The word “pundit” means a person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media. In plain terms, a commentator or expert who gives opinions publicly, or a learned Hindu scholar.
How do you pronounce “pundit”?
“Pundit” is pronounced PUHN-diht (/ˈpʌn.dɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pundit” in a sentence?
Here is “pundit” used in a sentence: “Political pundits debated the election results all night.”
What part of speech is “pundit”?
“Pundit” is a noun.
Where does the word “pundit” come from?
The word “pundit” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed via Hindi from Sanskrit pandita, meaning "scholar" or "learned man.".
How many meanings does “pundit” have?
“Pundit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media.
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