Monophysite
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English
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin monophysita, from Byzantine Greek μονοφυσίτης (monophusítēs), from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “single”) + φύσις (phúsis, “nature”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Monophysite (plural Monophysites)
- (Christianity) A member of a Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature, as opposed to the Chalcedonian view that Christ has two natures, both fully man and fully God, and is co-eternal and co-substantial with the Father.
- (Christianity, derogatory) A member of the Oriental Orthodox Church.
Usage notes
- (Oriental Orthodox): In present-day usage Monophysite is usually considered derogatory in this sense, with miaphysite being preferred as a more accurate Christological label.
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Translations
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature
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