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Adjective nestorian has 1 sense
  1. Nestorian - relating to Nestorius or Nestorianism

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Nestorian

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition 1: Referring to or characteristic of Nestorius, a Christian theologian who taught that the human and divine natures of Christ were separate.

Example Sentence 1: The Nestorian controversy in the early Christian church led to a split in beliefs on the nature of Christ.

Definition 2: Relating to the ancient Church of the East that adheres to the teachings of Nestorius.

Example Sentence 2: Nestorian Christianity gained significant influence in the Persian Empire during its early centuries.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A person who follows the teachings or adheres to the beliefs of Nestorius.

Example Sentence: The debates between Nestorians and other Christian denominations were often heated and divisive.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A member of the ancient Church of the East that follows the teachings of Nestorius.

Example Sentence: Nestorians have a strong presence in regions of Iraq and Iran.

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