pundit
pronunciation
How to pronounce pundit in British English:
UK [ˈpʌndɪt]
How to pronounce pundit in American English:
US [ˈpʌndɪt]
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- Noun:
- someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Word Origin
- pundit (n.)
- 1670s, "learned Hindu," especially one versed in Sanskrit lore, from Hindi payndit "a learned man, master, teacher," from Sanskrit payndita-s "a learned man, scholar," of uncertain origin. Broader application in English is first recorded 1816. Related: Punditry.
Example
- 1. Many believe he could excel as a pundit , while coaching cannot be ruled out either .
- 2. But traders rejoiced , with one tv pundit calling mr bernanke a " rock star " .
- 3. A pundit in the shanghai daily said his comments were " a massive public-relations disaster " and " highlighted a serious lack of responsibility " .
- 4. Robert scoble , a tech pundit , has even argued that the outcome of the case could be seen as a victory for samsung on the ground that the penalty is a small price to pay for copying stuff that has helped the firm become a powerhouse in mobile devices .