Chalcedonian
|kæl-sɪ-doʊ-ni-ən|
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/ˌkæl.sɪˈdoʊ.ni.ən/
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/ˌkæl.sɪˈdəʊ.ni.ən/
of or supporting the Council of Chalcedon / Chalcedon creed
Etymology
'Chalcedonian' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'Chalcedonius', where 'Chalcedon' was the name of the city (the site of the 451 council).
'Chalcedonius' changed from Greek 'Khalkēdōníos' (Χαλκηδώνιος) derived from 'Khalkēdṓn' (Χαλκηδών), and eventually became the modern English word 'Chalcedonian' through Medieval Latin and later ecclesiastical usage.
Initially, it meant 'of or relating to Chalcedon (the city)'; over time it evolved into its current primary meaning of 'adhering to or relating to the doctrinal decisions of the Council of Chalcedon.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who accepts or supports the Chalcedonian Definition or the doctrinal positions associated with the Council of Chalcedon.
Many Chalcedonians resisted attempts to change the established Christological formula.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Council of Chalcedon (451) or to the Chalcedonian Definition — especially the Christological doctrine that Christ has two natures, divine and human, united in one person without confusion or change.
The theologian defended a Chalcedonian understanding of Christ's two natures.
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