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filioque

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /fɪliˈoʊkwiː/
  • traditional: /fɪliˈoʊkweɪ/
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noun

Meaning 1

The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of filioque.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Latin filioque, from filiō (“from the son”, ablative) + -que (“and”).