Monophysite

See also: monophysite

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin monophysita, from Medieval Greek μονοφυσίτης (monophusítēs), from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “single”) + φύσις (phúsis, “nature”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/

Noun

Monophysite (plural Monophysites)

  1. (Christianity) A member of a Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature, as opposed to the Chalcedonian view that Christ has two natures, both fully man and fully God, and is co-eternal and co-substantial with the Father.
  2. (Christianity, derogatory) A member of the Oriental Orthodox Church.

Usage notes

  • (Oriental Orthodox): In present-day usage Monophysite is usually considered derogatory in this sense, with miaphysite being preferred as a more accurate Christological label.

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