homoean

/hɒmˈiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Christian sect that arose in the 4th century and accepted the nature of Christ as described in the Nicene Creed.

“The homoeans rejected the teachings of the Arians.”

2. adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of the Homoeans, a Christian sect.

“The homoean doctrine emphasized the divinity of Jesus Christ.”

Synonyms

  • Nicene
  • orthodox

Antonyms

  • Arian
  • heretic