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Homoousian

Hoˊmo-ou′si-an

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] the same + [GREEK] being, essence, substance.]
(Eccl. Hist.)
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; – opposed to homoiousian.

Hoˊmo-ou′si-an

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Adj.
Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held.