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monophysite

/məˈnɒf.ɪ.saɪt/

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adjective

formalcommonpoliticalobsolete/məˈnɒf.ɪ.saɪt/

An adjective relating to Monophysitism, a Christian theological position that holds that Jesus Christ has only one nature (divine), as opposed to the orthodox Chalcedonian doctrine of two natures (divine and human). The term is now primarily historical and theological.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, относящееся к монофизитству, христианской теологической позиции, утверждающей, что Иисус Христос имеет только одну природу (божественную), в отличие от ортодоксальной халкидонской доктрины о двух природах (божественной и человеческой). Термин в настоящее время является преимущественно историческим и теологическим.
  1. Relating to Monophysitism C2 formal

    Pertaining to the Christian doctrine that Jesus Christ has only one nature, which is divine, as opposed to the orthodox belief in two natures (divine and human).

    • The Monophysite controversy divided the early Christian church.
    • Monophysite beliefs were condemned at the Council of Chalcedon.
    • The text discusses Monophysite theology in detail.

    🇷🇺Монофизитский

    Synonyms: monophysitic

  • more monophysite comparative form
  • most monophysite superlative form

noun

C2formalcommon/məˈnɒf.ɪ.saɪt/

proper noun

A noun referring to an adherent of Monophysitism, a Christian doctrine that holds that Jesus Christ has only one divine nature, rather than two distinct natures (divine and human).

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее приверженца монофизитства, христианской доктрины, утверждающей, что Иисус Христос имеет только одну божественную природу, а не две различные природы (божественную и человеческую).
  1. Adherent of Monophysitism C2 formal

    A person who believes in the doctrine of Monophysitism, which holds that Jesus Christ has only one divine nature, rather than two distinct natures (divine and human).

    • The Monophysites were a significant group in early Christian history.
    • Many Monophysites were persecuted for their beliefs.
    • The council of Chalcedon condemned the Monophysite position.

    🇷🇺Приверженец монофизитства

  • monophysites plural form
  • monophysites' possessive plural form
  • monophysite's possessive singular form