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Dyophysite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /dʌɪˈɒfəzʌɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who believes in the doctrine that there are ‘two natures’, human and divine, in Christ.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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History

Etymology

From ecclesiastical Ancient Greek δυοφυσῖται (duophusîtai), from δύο (dúo, “two”) + φύσις (phúsis, “nature”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: երկաբնակ (erkabnak) — someone who believes in the doctrine that there are ‘two natures’, human and divine, in Christ
  • French: dyophysite — someone who believes in the doctrine that there are ‘two natures’, human and divine, in Christ