| Homoousian | n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; the same + &unr_; being, essence, substance. ] (Eccl. Hist.) One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene creed, and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father; -- opposed to homoiousian. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Homoousian | a. Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held. [ 1913 Webster ] |