Erasmian

[ih-raz-mee-uhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like Erasmus.

noun

1. a follower of Erasmus.

Other Word Forms

• Erasmianism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erasmian¹

First recorded in 1750–60; Erasm(us) + -ian

Example Sentences

The United States is increasingly irreligious, but until we relearn — on social media, in our politics, in person — that Erasmian courtesy, we shall not deserve to call ourselves humanists.

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The foundation added: “With his sharp-minded, mocking yet inclusive political comedy, Noah, in the eyes of the jury, upholds the ‘Erasmian Spirit.’”

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For even though unable to point out a clean-cut and unequivocal synergistic statement, one cannot read these editions without scenting a Semi-Pelagian and Erasmian atmosphere.

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His chief distinction is that he was the closest friend and associate of Erasmus, the principal publisher of Erasmus's works, and the representative in the book trade of the Erasmian attitude toward the Reformation.

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It is a remarkable fact and of true Erasmian naïveté that he cannot help mixing up his personal interests with his sincere indignation at the atrocities disgracing a man and a Christian.

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