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pundits


Meanings
  • noun

    An expert in a particular subject or field, often providing analysis and commentary on current events.

    - "The political pundits on TV provided insightful commentary on the election results."
    - "The sports pundits debated the merits of different football strategies."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pundits
funds , buns , jumps , chumps
Variants
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pundit , punditries , punditry , pundits
Etymology
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Originally meant a learned interpreter or explainers of sacred texts in Hinduism and Buddhism, later used in journalism to refer to experts providing analysis and commentary.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pundit' originated from the Sanskrit word 'pundit', which means 'learned one' or 'teacher'.

  2. The first known use of the term 'pundit' in English was in the 18th century.

  3. Some famous pundits include Fareed Zakaria, Chris Matthews, and Ann Coulter.


Related Concepts
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  1. Experts: Pundits are a type of expert, but unlike technical experts, they are not necessarily experts in a specific field or profession. Instead, they are experts in providing analysis and commentary on current events and trends.

  2. Analysts: Pundits are often referred to as analysts, as they analyze data and provide insights and interpretations based on their expertise and knowledge.


Culture
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Pundits have played an important role in various cultures and societies, particularly in the areas of religion, politics, and sports. In Hinduism and Buddhism, pundits were respected scholars and interpreters of sacred texts. In modern times, pundits have become a staple of the media, providing analysis and commentary on current events and trends.

How to Memorize "pundits"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a suit and tie, sitting in front of a camera or microphone, providing analysis and commentary on current events.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pundit' with the image of a wise, knowledgeable person providing insightful commentary on current events.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pundits Provide Understanding of News and Trends' to remember the definition of the word.


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