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trinity

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪnɪti/

Definition of trinity

noun (plural trinities)

  • (the Trinity or the Holy Trinity) the three persons of the Christian Godhead; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • a group of three people or things: the wine was the first of a trinity of three excellent vintages
  • [mass noun] the state of being three: God is said to be trinity in unity

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French trinite, from Latin trinitas 'triad', from trinus 'threefold' (see trine)

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