pundit (n.)
1670s, "learned Hindu," especially one versed in Sanskrit lore, science, law, or religion, from Hindi payndit "a learned man, master, teacher," from Sanskrit payndita-s "a learned man, scholar," a word of uncertain origin. Broader application in English to "any learned man" is recorded by 1816. Related: Punditry.
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Dictionary entries near pundit
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punctuality
punctuate
punctuation
puncture
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pungency
pungent
Punic
punish
punishable
updated on February 04, 2021