Pundit
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The term Pundit has multiple meanings:
- A pundit or pandit, in the culture of India, is a master of traditional religious poetry and/or traditional music.
- The term pundit was used in the 19th century to denote native surveyors who explored regions to the north of India for the British Empire
- Pundit in contemporary English refers to an expert or opinion-leader, particulary in the field of political analysis.
External links
- THE PARIAH AND THE PUNDIT: A UNIQUE CASE OF LITERARY BIGOTRY (http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/bigotry.html)