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filioque Meaning & Definition

/fɪliˈoʊkwiː/

What Does Filioque Mean?

Filioque is a noun that means The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).

Filioque Definition (Noun)

  1. The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).

Synonyms of Filioque

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Word Forms & Grammar

filioque (uncountable)

Words That Rhyme With Filioque

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Origin of Filioque

From Latin filioque, from filiō (“from the son”, ablative) +‎ -que (“and”).

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