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Synonyms & Similar Words
expert
authority
specialist
commentator
analyst
critic
connoisseur
scholar
intellectual
sage
guru
mentor
advisor
consultant
theorist
thinker
philosopher
savant
polymath
knowledgeable person
learned person
erudite person
informed person
wise person
discerning person
astute person
perceptive person
insightful person
visionary
seer
prophet
oracle
Meaning of Pundit
According to Merriam-Webster, a pundit is "a person who gives opinions and comments as an expert", often in a particular field or area of study.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines a pundit as "a person who is regarded as an expert or authority in a particular field, and who is often called upon to give opinions or comments in the media".
- Cambridge Dictionary defines a pundit as "a person who is an expert in a particular subject, especially one who appears regularly on television or radio to give their opinions".
Example Uses
- The political pundit appeared on several news programs to share her analysis of the election results.
- As a pundit on environmental issues, he was often invited to speak at conferences and seminars.
- The sports pundit's comments on the team's strategy were widely reported in the media.
- The financial pundit's predictions about the stock market were often accurate and influential.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
amateur
novice
beginner
layperson
nonexpert
ignorant person
uninformed person
uneducated person
unenlightened person
misinformed person
confused person
clueless person
ignorant commentator
uniformed critic
unqualified expert
self-proclaimed authority
charlatan
impostor
fake expert