Trinity: meaning, definitions and examples

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trinity

[ ˈtrɪnɪti ]

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religious

The Christian doctrine of the Trinity holds that God is one God, but three coeternal consubstantial persons or hypostases—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Synonyms

Holy Trinity, Triune God

Examples of usage

The Trinity is a fundamental doctrine in Christianity.
Many churches recite the Nicene Creed which affirms belief in the Trinity.

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education

A group or set of three people or things.

Synonyms

trio, triplet

Examples of usage

The trinity of science, technology, and engineering is crucial for innovation.
The trinity of mind, body, and soul is important for overall well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "trinity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trindade

🇮🇳 त्रिमूर्ति

🇩🇪 Dreifaltigkeit

🇮🇩 trinitas

🇺🇦 тройця

🇵🇱 Trójca

🇯🇵 三位一体 (さんみいったい)

🇫🇷 trinité

🇪🇸 trinidad

🇹🇷 teslis

🇰🇷 삼위일체 (삼위일체)

🇸🇦 ثالوث (ثلاثية)

🇨🇿 Trojice

🇸🇰 Trojica

🇨🇳 三位一体 (sānwèi yītǐ)

🇸🇮 trojica

🇮🇸 þrenning

🇰🇿 Үштік

🇬🇪 სამება (sameba)

🇦🇿 üçlük

🇲🇽 trinidad

Word origin

The word 'trinity' originated from the Latin word 'trinitas', which means 'the number three'. It was first used in the context of the Christian doctrine in the 2nd century. The concept of the Trinity has been a central belief in Christianity for centuries, shaping theological discussions and debates. The doctrine has been a source of controversy and discussion among Christian theologians and philosophers throughout history.