erudite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having or showing profound knowledge
    learned.
    • a learned jurist
    • an erudite professor

WordNet

Er"u*dite adjective
Etymology
L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. érudit. See Rude.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913