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Nestorian

(nĕ-stôrˈē-ən, -stōrˈ-)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the theological doctrine, declared heretical in 431, that within Jesus are two distinct persons, divine and human, rather than a single divine person.
  2. Of or relating to an Eastern church. Not in scholarly use.
noun
  1. An adherent of Nestorian doctrine.
  2. A member of an Eastern church. Not in scholary use.

Related Forms:

  • Nes·toˈri·an·ism noun

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