monopatrism

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noun

In Christian theology, teachings that hold the Father as a singular source of a particular relation, for example: notion that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father only, as from the singular source of eternal procession.

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Meanings

nounmonopatrism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityIn Christian theology, teachings that hold the Father as a singular source of a particular relation, for example: notion that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father only, as from the singular source of eternal procession.

Origin

From Greek μόνος (only one) + Greek πατήρ (father), 'of the father only' or 'from the father only'.

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monopatrism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopatrism

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“monopatrism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopatrism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monopatrism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopatrism.

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