Meaning & use

pundit

noun·Academic

A person who is regularly asked to give opinions on a particular subject, especially in the media.

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Political pundits debated the election results late into the night.

Sports pundits predicted the underdog team would lose badly, but they were wrong.

A note on using this word

The word originated from the Sanskrit "pandit," meaning a learned scholar, though modern use often carries mild skepticism.

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