Category:Homoiousian

Ho`moi*ou"si*an, n. Etym: [Gr. "o`moios + o'ysi`a the substance, being, essence.] (Eccl. Hist.)

Defn: One of the semi-Arians of the 4th century, who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father; -- opposed to homoousian.

homoiousian Ho`moi*ou"si*an, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to Homoiousians, or their belief.