Meaning
A master of a particular skill; an expert.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From a Nguni language; compare Zulu umfundisi (“teacher”). Ultimately from Proto-Bantu *-túnda.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fundus
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026.