erudition
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Deep, extensive learning. See Synonyms at knowledge.
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Noun |
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erudition – profound scholarly knowledgeeducation – knowledge acquired by learning and instruction; “it was clear that he had a very broad education”letters – scholarly attainment; “he is a man of letters” |