subordinationism

noun

A doctrine regarding the Trinity, holding that the Son and possibly the Holy Spirit are inferior to the Father.

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Meanings

nounsubordinationism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityA doctrine regarding the Trinity, holding that the Son and possibly the Holy Spirit are inferior to the Father.

Origin

From subordination + -ism.

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Translations

Arabic تَدَنِّي, تَبَعِيَّة
  • تَدَنِّي (tadannī)process of making subordinate
  • تَبَعِيَّة (tabaʕiyya)process of making subordinate
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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