patripassian

noun

pat·​ri·​pas·​si·​an

ˌpa‧trəˈpasēən,

ˌpā‧-

plural -s

often capitalized

: one who defends or advocates Patripassianism

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin patripassianus, from Latin patri- patr- + passus (past participle of pati to bear, undergo, suffer) + -ianus -ian

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