Pundit

Quick meaning: Pundit is a noun meaning An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.

Meaning

An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.

More Meanings

1. A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar.
2. (historical) A native surveyor in British India, trained to carry out clandestine surveillance beyond British borders.

Example Sentences

This week we introduce Jenny Walker, who will be The Observer's expert pundit for the duration of the World Cup.

At every hundredth pace the Pundit would automatically slip one bead. Each complete circuit of the rosary thus represented ten thousand paces.

Pundits in black gowns, with spectacles on their noses and undigested wisdom in their insides; bearded headmen of the wards; [...] all these people and more also you might find in the white room.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for pundit

Depending on context, synonyms include initiate, savant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include savant, initiate, wag, swami, pandit, commentator.

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