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trinity

Syllabification: (trin·i·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˈtrinitē/

Definition of trinity

noun (plural trinities)

(also the Trinity or the Holy Trinity)
  • the Christian Godhead as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • a group of three people or things:the wine was the first of a trinity of three excellent vintages
  • 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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