homoousian

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὁμοούσιος (homooúsios) +‎ -an, from ὁμός (homós, same) +‎ οὐσία (ousía, essence).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɒməʊˈuːzɪən/

Adjective

homoousian (not comparable)

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

Noun

homoousian (plural homoousians)

  1. (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.

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