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trinity

/ˈtrɪnɪti/
trin · i · ty
Plural:trinities
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Adjective:trinitarian
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1

The Christian doctrine or belief that God exists as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—in one divine being.

Example

"The concept of the Trinity is a central theological mystery within most major Christian denominations."

2

A group of three closely related people, things, or elements.

Example

"Traditional Cajun and Creole cuisines rely heavily on a culinary trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery."

3

The state or condition of being three.

Example

"The philosopher's latest essay explored the profound trinity of mind, body, and spirit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often capitalized as 'the Trinity' when referring specifically to the Christian theological concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'trinite', derived from Latin 'trinitas' (triad, the Trinity), from 'trinus' (threefold), which ultimately comes from 'tres' (three).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trinity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trinity
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