<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A learned person, expert, or authority: This pundit's formal instruction in history, philosophy, and political science prepared her for activism in many campaigns.</li><li>A person who makes comments or judgments, especially in an authoritative manner; critic or commentator: Opinions masquerade as news, while ill-informed pundits and vested interests cloud the issues and bend the truth into pretzels.</li><li>Pandit (def).</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>