pundita

/ˈpʌndɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is an expert or authority on a particular subject, especially politics or social issues.

“She was a well-known pundita on television, offering insightful commentary on current events.”

2. noun

A female scholar or expert, especially in Hinduism or Buddhism.

“The pundita’s extensive knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedic texts was impressive.”

Synonyms

  • author
  • commentator
  • expert
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • non-expert