ADOPTIONIST

Etymology

Noun

adoptionist (plural adoptionists)

(Christianity) One who believes in or supports adoptionism.

(uncommon) One who supports adoption.

Adjective

adoptionist (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to adoptionism.

Source: Wiktionary


A*dop"tion*ist, n. (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: One of a sect which maintained that Christ was the Son of God not by nature but by adoption.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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