pundit

  1. Noun.  A learned Hindu, a scholar, especially having knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law.
  2. Noun.  A scholar, teacher, master of an art, or learned person.
  3. Noun.  A professed expert in a particular field, as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media.

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