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Erasmian

/ɪˈræz.mi.ən/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of Desiderius Erasmus, his humanist philosophy, or his scholarly works.

    "The scholar dedicated his career to studying Erasmian theology and humanist texts."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the system of pronouncing Ancient Greek promoted by Erasmus, as opposed to the traditional Reuchlinian system.

    "Most modern universities teach classical Greek using the Erasmian pronunciation system."

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Derived from the proper name of Desiderius Erasmus, the renowned 16th-century Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian. The suffix -ian was added to denote adherence to his scholarly systems, particularly his proposed pronunciation of Ancient Greek.

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