HOMOOUSIAN

Etymology

Adjective

homoousian (comparative more homoousian, superlative most homoousian)

Having the same essence or substance, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity

Noun

homoousian (plural homoousians)

(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.

Antonyms

• homoiousian

Source: Wiktionary


Ho`mo*ou"si*an, n. Etym: [Gr. (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: 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; -- opposed to homoiousian.

Ho`mo*ou"si*an, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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