Nestorian Acephali

UK/nɛstˈɔːɹi͡ən ɐsɪfˈɑːli/

noun

A group of individuals who didn't adhear to the condemnation of Nestorius by John I of Antioch and Cyril of Alexandria at the Council of Ephesus (431 CE).

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Meanings

nounNestorian Acephali (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA group of individuals who didn't adhear to the condemnation of Nestorius by John I of Antioch and Cyril of Alexandria at the Council of Ephesus (431 CE).

Synonyms & antonyms

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acephali

Origin

From Latin Nestorius + -an and Acephali

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