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erudition

[ˌer.ə.ˈdɪ.ʃən]
nounfeminine
erudição
1. extensive and deep knowledge acquired through reading and study
His erudition in classical literature was evident in every lecture.
Sua erudição em literatura clássica era evidente em cada aula.
2. scholarly learning; the quality of being erudite or learned
The professor's erudition impressed all of her students.
A erudição da professora impressionou todos os seus alunos.
Synonyms
scholarshiplearningknowledgeintellectwisdomculture
Antonyms
ignoranceilliteracyinexperienceunlearned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erudição
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
erudição
Standard term; also 'saber erudito' for erudite knowledge

Related Idioms & Phrases

a display of erudition
scholarly erudition
depth of erudition
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