Theotokos

== English == === Alternative forms === Theotocos === Etymology === Borrowed from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος (Theotókos, “the God-bearer”), from Ancient Greek Θεός (Theós, “God”) + τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”). First attested in 3rd–4th century. Cf. Christotokos. === Pronunciation === Traditional: IPA(key): /θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ Hellenizing: IPA(key): /ˌθeɪoʊˈtoʊkoʊs/ === Proper noun === (the) Theotokos (Christianity, chiefly Orthodoxy) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role giving birth to God. Synonyms: Deipara, Mother of God ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Godbearing === References ===