Er'u-di'tion, n.

n. [Lat. eruditio, Fr. érudition, Sp. erudicion, It. erudizione.] The state of being erudite or learned; the acquisitions gained by extensive reading or study; particularly, learning in literature, as distinct from the sciences, as in history, antiquity, and languages; as, men of deep erudition. “The gay young gentleman whose erudition sat so lightly upon him.” Macaulay.

The management of a young lady’s person is not to be overlooked, but the erudition of her mind is much more to be regarded. Steele.

Synonyms—Literature; learning. See LITERATURE.