homoousian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Having the same essence or substance, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity (Father and Son).

noun

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

consubstantial

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homoousianism

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