Chalcedonian Christianity

proper noun

A form of Christianity that accepts the doctrinal definitions of the Council of Chalcedon, including the teaching that Jesus Christ has two natures (divine and human) united in one person.

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DyophysitismChalcedonianism
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A form of Christianity that accepts the doctrinal definitions of the Council of Chalcedon, including the teaching that Jesus Christ has two natures (divine and human) united in one person.

    Synonyms: Dyophysitism, Chalcedonianism

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA form of Christianity that accepts the doctrinal definitions of the Council of Chalcedon, including the teaching that Jesus Christ has two natures (divine and human) united in one person.

Similar
DyophysitismChalcedonianism

Origin

From Chalcedonian + Christianity. The adjective refers to the Council of Chalcedon (451 CE), held at Chalcedon.

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Translations

French chalcédonisme
  • chalcédonismebranch of Christianity
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Chalcedonian Christianity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chalcedonian%20Christianity

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Chicago

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