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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the fourth ecumenical council in 451 which defined the two natures (human and divine) of Christ wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   An ancient maritime town of Bithynia, in Asia Minor in modern Turkey, almost directly opposite Byzantium.

Synonyms

All synonyms

council of chalcedoncouncil of chalcedonkadikoy

Example

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"Nestorius was anathematized in 451 at the Council of Chalcedon."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Chalcēdōn, from Ancient Greek Χαλκηδών (Khalkēdṓn). See Kadıköy.

Related phrases

asia minor

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