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homoousian definition
ho·mo·ousi·an (hō′mō o̵̅o̅′sē ən)
adjective
Theol. of or holding the teaching that God the Father and God the Son are of the same nature
Etymology: LL(Ec) homoousianus < LGr(Ec) homoousios, consubstantial < homos, same + ousia, essence: see homoiousian
noun
an adherent of this teaching
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