subordinationism

[ suh-bawr-dn-ey-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrine that the first person of the Holy Trinity is superior to the second, and the second superior to the third.

subordinationism

/ səˌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. either of two interpretations of the doctrine of the Trinity, often regarded as heretical, according to which the Son is subordinate to the Father or the Holy Ghost is subordinate to both

Derived Forms

• subˌordiˈnationist, noun

Other Words From

• sub·ordi·nation·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of subordinationism¹

1835–45; subordination ( def ) + -ism