Punditry: meaning, definitions and examples

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punditry

 

[ หˆpสŒndษชtri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political commentary

Punditry refers to the act of providing commentary or opinion, especially in a public context such as media outlets or academic forums. It is often associated with experts or commentators who offer insights on complex issues, particularly in politics, sports, and culture. The term implies a level of authority or expertise; however, it can also carry a connotation of being overly opinionated or self-assured without substantive backing. Punditry can shape public discourse and influence perceptions, making the role of pundits significant in modern society.

Synonyms

analysis, commentary, critique, opinion.

Examples of usage

  • The punditry surrounding the election was intense.
  • His punditry on social issues is widely discussed.
  • Punditry has become a staple of 24-hour news cycles.

Translations

Translations of the word "punditry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comentรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommentierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komentar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะตะฝั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komentarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉ•่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commentaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comentario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผํ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนู„ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komentรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komentรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ„่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umsagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comentario

Etymology

The word 'punditry' originated from the term 'pundit,' which comes from the Hindi word 'pandit,' meaning 'learned man' or 'scholar.' The use of 'pundit' in the English language emerged during the British colonial period in the 18th century, when British officials and writers began to refer to Indian scholars and experts as pundits. By the late 20th century, the term evolved in the West to describe experts who provide commentary and opinions on various subjects, particularly in politics and media. 'Punditry' therefore denotes the practice of these commentators, often in a professional or public capacity. It highlights the increasing role of specialists in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion in contemporary discourse.