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Definition of Desiderius Erasmus
1. Noun. Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536).
Exact synonyms: Erasmus, Geert Geerts, Gerhard Gerhards
Generic synonyms: Humanist, Theologian, Theologiser, Theologist, Theologizer
Derivative terms: Erasmian
Generic synonyms: Humanist, Theologian, Theologiser, Theologist, Theologizer
Derivative terms: Erasmian
Lexicographical Neighbors of Desiderius Erasmus
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