erudition

noun
UK: /ˌer.uˈdɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌer.uˈdɪʃ.ən/

  1. Extensive knowledge gained through reading and studying.

    1. His erudition was clear in his writing.
    2. The professor's erudition impressed all the students in the class.

  2. Profound and comprehensive learning; deep scholarly knowledge.

    1. Her erudition is admired by her peers.
    2. The book demonstrated great erudition on ancient civilizations and cultures.

Synonyms

learning wisdom knowledge intelligence scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "erudition" in English means: Extensive knowledge gained through reading and studying., Profound and comprehensive learning; deep scholarly knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "erudition" is /ˌer.uˈdɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌer.uˈdɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "erudition": learning, wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, scholarship.

Example usage of "erudition": "His erudition was clear in his writing.". More examples on the page.