Pundits Discuss the Internet's Future?

[Torsten]

Hi, I've come across an article that is titled Pundits Discuss the Internet's Future. My question is how popular is the word pundit? I understand that the average native speaker will know the word but when and how would they use it?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Torsten
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[Mister Micawber]

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It appears a lot and with the dictionary meaning, Torsten, but I think it is currently being buzzed out by mavens.

However, Ms Google still gives us 17,900,000 English pages for "pundits" vs only 1,100,000 English pages for "mavens".
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[Alan]

Morning Torsten,

Pundit tends to limit itself in the UK to its association with politics. Political pundits are having a field day at the moment because the present Labout Government is going through a series of crises and a pundit pops up and spouts views and opinions every five minutes.

Alan
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[Yankee]

Hi Torsten

I also usually associate the word 'pundit' primarily with politics and political opinion and all the bla-bla-bla from a bunch of 'talking heads'.

I've got a pet peeve related to this word: a lot of the 'talking heads' (including reporters) insist on saying "pundent" instead of "pundit". That drives me crazy.

Amy
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