punditpun‧dit /ˈpʌndɪt/ noun [countable] 
If you believe the fashion pundits, we’ll all be wearing pink this year.
WORD ORIGINpundit
Origin:
1600-1700 Hindi pandit, from Sanskrit pandita ‘wise’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Hollywood pundits predicted the movie would grab the top spot in the ratings, but they were wrong.
- If the pundits are right, the economic situation may become worse before the end of the year.
- political pundits
- Further, pundits are prophesying doom and more job layoffs.
- Politicians, pundits and royal watchers have all made public comment on the private life of Charles and Diana.
- The pundits dip haphazardly into the lucky dip.
- The faithful heard sermons from pundits and talk-show hosts.
- The first target certainly looks realistic, given that most pundits believe that the long-term prospects for technology companies remain sound.
- They could perhaps join the growing band of pundits.
- This has led some pundits to suggest that an increasingly fickle public has given up on old notions of artist loyalty.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who knows a lot about something
someone who know a lot about a subject: · The team of experts includes psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.expert in/on: · an expert in French history· A draft of the document was reviewed by experts on hospital infection control.medical/legal/financial etc expert: · Legal experts are saying that the man's conviction was unlawful.
someone who has studied a particular subject for a long time and knows much more about it than other people: · You really need a specialist for this job.specialist in: · Professor Williams teaches English Literature and is a specialist in the novels of George Orwell.computer/marketing/engine etc specialist: · The Health Department is seeking the advice of a team of tropical disease specialists.
someone whose knowledge and opinions on a particular subject are greatly respected: authority on: · Reischauer became an authority on Japanese-American relations.· She was widely regarded as the country's leading authority on plant diseases.
someone who knows a lot about a subject, especially politics or economics, and who is asked to give their opinion about it on television, in newspapers etc: · If the pundits are right, the economic situation may become worse before the end of the year.· Hollywood pundits predicted the movie would grab the top spot in the ratings, but they were wrong.
someone who knows a lot about a particular activity or subject because they are very interested in it: film/jazz/computer etc buff: · "How many films did Hitchcock make?" "Ask Paul, -- he's a great film buff."· The market for magazines for computer buffs is growing all the time.
someone who has great knowledge and experience of something such as art, furniture, food, or wine so that they can recognize what is the best: · The golden chanterelle, as it is commonly known, is a favorite among mushroom connoisseurs.connoisseur of: · Lord Burlington was a great collector and connoisseur of paintings.
informal British someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, especially a scientific or technical subject: · A few science boffins were asked for their opinions, but otherwise the article gave very little information.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY If you believe the fashion pundits, we’ll all be wearing pink this year.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES United’s new striker confounded the critics with his third goal in as many games.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
someone who is often asked to give their opinion publicly of a situation or subjectpolitical/media/TV etc pundits If you believe the fashion pundits, we’ll all be wearing pink this year. United’s new striker confounded the critics with his third goal in as many games.· Every single psephologist, political pundit and pollster must now resign, be sacked, or better yet, commit suicide.· Maybe so, I am no political pundit.
If you believe the fashion pundits, we’ll all be wearing pink this year.