Desiderius Erasmus

de·si·de·riuserasmus

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noun

1.

Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)

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noun
singular	desiderius erasmus
plural	desiderius erasmuses

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desiccant desiccate desiccated desiccation desideratum design designate designate designated designated driver

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