filioque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of filioque.

Pronunciation

/fɪliˈoʊkwiː/ /fɪliˈoʊkweɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-filioque.wav

Word forms

filioque

Etymology

From Latin filioque, from filiō (“from the son”, ablative) + -que (“and”).

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