erudition

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Noun erudition has 1 sense

eruditeness, erudition, learnedness, learning, scholarship, encyclopedism, encyclopaedism - profound scholarly knowledge
--₁ is a kind of education
--₁ has particulars: letters

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Erudition

Definition

Erudition is the quality or act of having or showing extensive knowledge, or being well-read and scholarly.

Sense 1

Noun

Extensive knowledge acquired through study and learning.

Example sentence: His erudition in ancient history impressed the entire academic community.

Sense 2

Noun

The state or quality of being scholarly or learned.

Example sentence: The professor's erudition in the field of philosophy was widely recognized.

Sense 3

Noun

Learning or knowledge obtained locally, specific to a particular region or community.

Example sentence: The customs and traditions provide a glimpse into the erudition of the local tribe.