pundit
Say it: PUN-dit /ˈpʌndɪt/ · noun
What “pundit” means
An expert who gives opinions to the public.
More precisely: An expert who is often asked to give opinions in public.
Example: “Every pundit predicted a landslide, and every pundit was wrong.”
When to use it
Use it for experts commenting publicly on sport, politics or other topics. It is common in news and sometimes mildly sceptical.
Similar words
commentator, expert, analyst
Where it comes from
Hindi paṇḍit, from Sanskrit paṇḍita, 'learned'.
Quick check
A football expert appears on television each weekend to analyse matches and offer opinions. What is this person?
a presenter or a pundit?
Show the answer
a pundit
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