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Definition of 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: Desiderius 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
Definition of Erasmus
1. Proper noun. Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch humanist and theologian. ¹
2. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek male given name), rare in English. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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