English Explanatory Dictionary

Theotokos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role giving birth to God.

Pronunciation

/θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ /ˌθeɪoʊˈtoʊkoʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Theotokos.wav

Word forms

Theotokos Theotocos

Etymology

Borrowed from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος (Theotókos, “the God-bearer”), from Ancient Greek Θεός (Theós, “God”) + τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”). First attested in 3rd–4th century. Cf. Christotokos.

Synonyms

Deipara Mother of God Mary mother of Jesus in particular reference to her role giving birth to God

Related words

Godbearing

Derived words

Intercession of the Theotokos
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