Definitions for: Erudite

[adj] having or showing profound knowledge; "a learned jurist"; "an erudite professor"

Webster (1913) Definition: Er"u*dite (?; 135), a. [L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire
to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis
rude: cf. F. ['e]rudit. See Rude.]
Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well
instructed; learned. ``A most erudite prince.'' --Sir T.
More. ``Erudite . . . theology.'' --I. Taylor. --
Er"u*dite`ly, adv. -- Er"u*dite`ness, n.

Synonyms: learned, scholarly

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