Arius (Noun)
Meaning 1
A Greek who was a Christian theologian active in Alexandria and who was declared a heretic for his doctrines about God (which came to be known as Arianism) (256?-336).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Arius' teachings, although influential in his lifetime, ultimately led to his excommunication by the Christian Church.
- Arius believed in the distinctness of the persons of the Godhead and was later accused of polytheism by his opponents.
- As a Christian theologian, Arius held significant influence in the city of Alexandria, but his unorthodox views sparked heated debates.
- The writings of Arius were mostly destroyed by the early Christian Church in an attempt to suppress Arianism.
- Despite his death, the legacy of Arius continued to divide the early Christian world for centuries to come.
Meaning 2
Type genus of the Ariidae: sea catfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Arius is a genus of marine catfishes that are commonly found in shallow, coastal waters of tropical and subtropical regions.
- The type genus of the Ariidae family is Arius, which comprises approximately twenty species of sea catfishes.
- Arius is characterized by the presence of three pairs of barbels and a distinctive lateral line system.
- Research has focused on the ecological importance of Arius as both predators and prey in marine ecosystems.
- The members of the genus Arius are often targeted by commercial fisheries due to their economic value.