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pundit

noun (a pundit, pundits)

«pundit» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. A pundit is an expert who often gives opinions on TV, radio or in newspapers, for example about football or politics. tree →
  2. (Hinduism) A pundit (pandit) is a learned teacher or priest. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, football pundits on TV explain the game; in news lessons, pundits give opinions, which pupils should check against facts. Phrases: a football pundit, political pundits.

Examples

  • The football pundit said the referee was wrong. tree →
  • Pundits argued about who would win the election. tree →
  • My uncle shouts at TV pundits. tree →
  • A pundit's opinion is not always a fact. tree →
  • The cricket pundit explained the rules. tree →
  • The pundit predicted the wrong winner. tree →

Note

Countable. Comes from Hindi/Sanskrit «pandit», learned man. A pundit gives opinions; check whether they are facts.

On Mova

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