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trinitarian

/ˌtrɪn.ɪˈtɛər.i.ən/
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Plural:trinitarians
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• adjective

1

Relating to, believing in, or affirming the Christian doctrine of the Trinity (often capitalized).

Example

"The ancient council formulated a comprehensive trinitarian creed that shaped centuries of theological thought."


2

Consisting of three parts or elements; threefold or triune.

Example

"The philosopher proposed a trinitarian model of human consciousness comprising reason, emotion, and will."

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• noun

1

A Christian who believes in the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity, holding that God exists as three coequal persons in one divine essence (often capitalized).

Example

"During the fourth-century theological debates, each trinitarian defended the coequality of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."


2

A member of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the late twelfth century originally to ransom captive Christians (usually capitalized).

Example

"The medieval monastery was established by a group of Trinitarians dedicated to charitable works and hospitality."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'Trinity' (from Late Latin 'trinitas', meaning 'triad' or 'threefold unity') combined with the English suffix '-arian', denoting an adherent of a specified doctrine.

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