Arianism

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Etymology

Eponym from its chief proponent Arius, a priest in Alexandria circa 323 CE: Arian +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/

Noun

Arianism (uncountable)

  1. (Christianity) A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the First Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.

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Not to be confused with Aryanism.

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