homoousian

/hɒmoʊˈuːʒɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a theological school in the 4th century, which held that the Son was of the same substance as the Father (homoousios).

“The 4th-century theologian was a prominent homoousian, arguing for the divinity of Jesus Christ.”

Synonyms

  • homoousios
  • subordinationist

Antonyms

  • heterousian