Erasmus

[ih-raz-muhs]

noun

1. Desiderius 1466?–1536, Dutch humanist, scholar, theologian, and writer.

2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “beloved.”

Erasmus

/ ɪˈræzməs /

noun

1. Desiderius (ˌdɛzɪˈdɪərɪəs), real name Gerhard Gerhards. ?1466–1536, Dutch humanist, the leading scholar of the Renaissance in northern Europe. He published the first Greek edition of the New Testament in 1516; his other works include the satirical Encomium Moriae (1509); Colloquia (1519), a series of dialogues; and an attack on the theology of Luther, De Libero Arbitrio (1524)

Example Sentences

But what makes the achievement more remarkable is the amount of players head coach Rassie Erasmus has used.

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South Africa men's coach Rassie Erasmus led the way when it came to innovation to maintain dominance up front for an entire 80 minutes.

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Judge Nathan Erasmus said he "drew no distinction" between the trio in handing down the sentences.

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The UK has also agreed to work towards re-joining the Erasmus+ scheme, which would make it easier and more affordable for students to study abroad in the EU.

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For example, the two sides are working towards the UK rejoining the Erasmus+ exchange programme, which allows students to study or do work placements abroad.

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