homoousian

Definitions

1. 1.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.
2. 2.Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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 called?
• What is of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held called?