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Homoiousian
Hoˊmoi-ou′si-an
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], of like substance;
ὅμοιοσ
+ οὐσία
the substance, being, essence.] (Eccl. Hist.)
One of the semi-Arians of the 4th century, who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father; – opposed to homoousian.
Hoˊmoi-ou′si-an
,Adj.
Of or pertaining to Homoiousians, or their belief.
Definition 2024
homoiousian
homoiousian
English
Adjective
homoiousian (comparative more homoiousian, superlative most homoiousian)
- having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity
Noun
homoiousian (plural homoiousians)
- (historical) One of the Semi-Arians of the 4th century who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father.