Pundit

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Pundit is an expert or opinion-leader who analyzes events in his or her area of expertise.

Etymology from India[edit]

The etymology of the word pundit comes the original ancient Sanskrit word "Paṇḍita" used in India at least since 200 B.C. to refer to a very learned man or scholar in the realm of Indian philosophy. An example is Sakya Pandita of Tibet.