{"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 through Hindi, originally referring to a learned Brahmin. It gained its current meaning in the 19th century, describing someone who offers authoritative opinions.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/pundit-2026-09-24","fetchedAt":"2026-09-24T08:45:23.766Z","cached":false}