Monophysite

See also: monophysite

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

Monophysite (plural Monophysites)

(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.
(Christianity, derogatory) A member of the Oriental Orthodox Church.

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

member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature