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Erasmus Definition & Meaning

erasmus
noun
  1. 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)

"Erasmus" in song lyrics

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  • "Church Ave., straight from Erasmus"
    Special Ed — This Mic
  • "desiderius erasmus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "desiderus erasmus"
    AOL — AOL

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What does erasmus mean?
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)
What part of speech is erasmus?
Erasmus is a noun.

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