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Erasmian

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /əˈɹæzmiən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Erasmus (Catholic priest and theologian).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A follower of Erasmus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to or in the manner of Erasmus

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From the Renaissance Latin Erasmiānus.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: érasmien — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • Greek: ερασμιακός (erasmiakós) — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • Italian: erasmiano — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • Italian: erasmico — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • Portuguese: erasmiano — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • Portuguese: erásmico — of or pertaining to Erasmus
  • French: érasmien — a follower of Erasmus
  • Italian: erasmiano — a follower of Erasmus