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

There was then the remarkable sight of Erasmus bringing on all eight replacements at the same time.

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Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has backed his captain's assessment, saying there are merits in fixtures outside World Rugby's window.

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Such is the Springbok's strength in depth, however, that Rassie Erasmus's side look the clear favourites over what seems to be a desperately underpowered and inexperienced Welsh team.

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Rassie Erasmus is denied the services of several players for the autumn finale, which is outside World Rugby's official Test window, but still names a formidable side for Cardiff.

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For Erasmus, who had a spell as Munster boss, it was his first ever win as a coach at the ground and the first by a Springboks side since 2012.

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