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Nestorian
Nes·to·ri·an N0067200 (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.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.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Nestorian - a follower of Nestoriusfollower - a person who accepts the leadership of another | | Adj. | 1. | Nestorian - relating to Nestorius or Nestorianism |
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