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View usage for: (pʌndɪt) Word forms: plural punditscountable nounA pundit is a person who knows a lot about a subject and is often asked to give information or opinions about it to the public. ...a well-known political pundit. Synonyms: expert, guru, maestro, buff [informal] More Synonyms of pundit pundit in British English (ˈpʌndɪt) noun2. (formerly) a learned person 3. Also called: pandit a Brahman learned in Sanskrit and, esp in Hindu religion, philosophy or law Word origin C17: from Hindi pandit, from Sanskrit pandita learned man, from pandita learned pundit in American English (ˈpʌndɪt) noun2. a person who has or professes to have great learning; actual or self-professed authority Derived forms punditry (ˈpunditry) noun Word origin Hindi paṇḍit < Sans paṇḍita, a learned person, orig., learned Examples of 'pundit' in a sentencepundit We should trust a doctor more than a political pundit or a stockbroker.He is now an esteemed pundit (largely because his preparation is so meticulous) and a successful businessman.He impresses as a football pundit on TV and would undoubtedly command the respect of the current crop of England players.Some pundits were predicting a triumph at the next election.The answer of many pundits to any economic problem is to spend public money.Many pundits predicted that they would struggle.Not many pundits are talking up his chances of glory. Political pundits thought each episode would finish him. Many cricketing pundits become addicted to the sound of their own voice. Political pundits continue to argue whether it was a wave or a tsunami. Political pundits are unwilling to accept that the real reason can be anything like as ridiculous.How many pundits were right over the last six months about what was going to happen in this race?Too many politicians and pundits pretend that the aid budget is a magical money pot that can solve all our problems.The pundits predicted a close match.Wanted: football pundit to bring insight and credibility to damaged brand.There are some pundits who say that he shouldn't be allowed to return to football.For public and pundits, the gloves are off.Will the dreaded double-dip predicted by some pundits become reality?Some pundits predict more than 100,000 arrivals this year.Kenya's coverage of the campaign has been extensive and the pundits all predict a landslide.Little wonder that so many pundits are now tipping the Scot for glory.In the last few days of the election, many pundits were saying that it was too close to call.Football pundits often argue that you cannot tell how a team is performing until it is 10 games into a season. British English: pundit NOUN A pundit is a person who knows a lot about a subject and is often asked to give information or opinions about it to the public. ...a well known political pundit. - American English: pundit
- Brazilian Portuguese: entendedor
- Chinese: 权威
- European Spanish: experto
- French: expert
- German: Experte
- Italian: esperto
- Japanese: 博学者
- Korean: 전문가
- European Portuguese: entendedor
- Latin American Spanish: experto
Chinese translation of 'pundit' n (c) -
专(專)家 (zhuānjiā) (位, wèi)
Definition an expert on a subject who often speaks or writes about it for a non-specialist audience a well-known political pundit Synonyms wonk (informal) one of the cognoscenti (self-appointed) expert or authority Additional synonymsDefinition a scientist or expert a computer boffin Synonyms expert, authority, brain(s) (informal), intellectual, genius, guru, inventor, thinker, wizard, mastermind, intellect (informal), rocket scientist (informal), egghead, wonk (informal), brainbox, bluestocking (derogatory), maven (US), fundi (South Africa) Definition an expert on or devotee of a given subject She is a real film buff. Synonyms expert, fan, addict, enthusiast, freak (informal), admirer, whizz (informal), devotee, connoisseur, boffin (British, informal), fiend (informal), grandmaster, hotshot (informal), aficionado, wonk (informal), maven (US), fundi (South Africa) Definition an expert The local fundi are wonderfully adept and have created a car adapted to hunting. Synonyms expert, authority, specialist, professional, master, pro (informal), ace (informal), genius, guru, pundit, buff (informal), maestro, virtuoso, boffin (British, informal), hotshot (informal), past master, dab hand (British, informal), wonk (informal), maven (US) - punctually
- punctuate
- puncture
- pundit
- pungent
- punish
- punishable
Additional synonymsDefinition a leader or adviser of a person or group of people fashion gurus dictating crazy ideas Synonyms authority, expert, leader, master, pundit, arbiter, Svengali, torchbearer, fundi (South Africa) Definition any master of an art the maestro's delightful first show Synonyms master, expert, genius, virtuoso, wonk (informal), fundi (South Africa) |