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Erasmian

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adjective

: of, relating to, or in the manner of Desiderius Erasmus
the Erasmian movement
Erasmian humor
Erasmianism
-ˌnizəm
noun
plural -s

Erasmian

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noun

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plural -s
: a follower of Erasmus

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Desiderius Erasmus (Geert Geerts) †1536 Dutch scholar + English -ian

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“Erasmian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Erasmian. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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