Punditocracy

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌndɪˈtɑkrəsi/

Definitions of punditocracy

noun a group of influential political commentators or pundits

Example Sentences

A1 I heard the word 'punditocracy' on the news but I don't know what it means.

A2 The punditocracy on TV always seems to have strong opinions about politics.

B1 The punditocracy in the media often influences public opinion on important issues.

B2 Some members of the punditocracy are known for their insightful analysis and commentary.

C1 The punditocracy is a powerful force in shaping public discourse and political debates.

C2 Critics argue that the punditocracy can sometimes be more focused on entertainment value than on providing accurate information.

Examples of punditocracy in a Sentence

formal The punditocracy in the media often influences public opinion on political matters.

informal The pundits on TV are part of the punditocracy that talks about politics all the time.

slang I'm so tired of listening to the talking heads in the punditocracy.

figurative The punditocracy is like a never-ending game of political chess, with each move analyzed and critiqued by experts.

Grammatical Forms of punditocracy

• plural: punditocracies
• comparative: more punditocratic
• superlative: most punditocratic
• present tense: punditocracies
• future tense: will punditocracy
• perfect tense: has punditocracied
• continuous tense: is punditocracying
• singular: punditocracy
• positive degree: punditocracy
• infinitive: to punditocracy
• gerund: punditocracizing
• participle: punditocracied

Origin and Evolution of punditocracy

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'punditocracy' is a blend of 'pundit' and 'democracy', coined to describe a society where political pundits have significant influence over public opinion and policy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to criticize the perceived dominance of political commentators in shaping public discourse, 'punditocracy' has evolved to encompass a broader critique of media-driven politics and the role of experts in decision-making.