{"word":"pundit","date":"2026-09-24","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"PUN-dit","definition":"an expert who offers opinions on a topic","example":"Grandpa likes watching political pundits spar about the issues of the day on the Sunday morning talk shows.","etymology":"The word pundit comes from Sanskrit \"pandita,\" meaning learned or wise, and entered English in the 17th century to describe a Hindu scholar or learned man. By the 19th century, its meaning had broadened to encompass any expert or authority on a particular subject.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/pundit-2026-09-24","fetchedAt":"2026-09-24T16:37:18.474Z","cached":false}