adjective
Definition: Relating to a belief or doctrine that emphasizes the adoption of Jesus as the Son of God, rather than his divine nature.
Example: The adoptionist view emphasizes the significance of the adoptive relationship in understanding identity.
noun
Definition: A person who supports the belief that Jesus was not divine by nature but became divine through adoption by God.
Example: The adoptionist argued that Jesus was adopted as the Son of God rather than being divine by nature.