Nestorian
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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.
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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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Noun | 1. | Nestorian - a follower of Nestorius follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another |
Adj. | 1. | Nestorian - relating to Nestorius or Nestorianism |
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