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Nes·to·ri·an

(nĕ-stôr′ē-ən)

adj.

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 a Christian church whose teachings are historically derived from this doctrine.

[After Nestoriuswho was accused of propounding this doctrine.]

Nes·to′ri·an n.

Nes·to′ri·an·ism n.

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Nes•to•ri•an

(nɛˈstɔr i ən, -ˈstoʊr-)

n.

1. any of the followers of Nestorius, who denied the hypostasis of Christ and maintained the existence of two distinct persons in Him.

adj.

2. of or pertaining to the Nestorians.

[1400–50; < Late Latin Nestoriānus]

Nes•to′ri•an•ism, n.

nestorian

, nestor - Nestorian means wise and aged, and a nestor is a senior figure or leader in one's field.

See also related terms for leader.

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