homoousian
homoousian · homoousians
One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene Creed and maintained that…One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene Creed and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father.
/hɒməʊˈuːzɪən/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene Creed and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ὁμοούσιος (homooúsios) + -an, from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + οὐσία (ousía,From Ancient Greek ὁμοούσιος (homooúsios) + -an, from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + οὐσία (ousía, “essence”).
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Forms
plural: homoousians| Singular | homoousian |
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