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filioque

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Definitions of filioque word

  • noun filioque (theology) The use of the Latin word filioque (“and 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 churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone). 1
  • noun filioque a Latin word meaning 'and from the Son', included in the Western version of the Nicene Creed 0
  • noun filioque (theology) The use of the Latin word filioque ‎(“and 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 churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone). 0

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Parts of speech for Filioque

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filioque popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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