Definition

1. Noun:
   • A group of three people or things considered as a single unit: "Trinity" can refer to a set of three closely related persons or items.
   • (The Trinity) In Christian theology, the union of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in one Godhead: This is the central doctrine concerning the nature of God in Christianity.
   • The cardinal number three; the sum of one and one and one: Used in a formal or literary context to denote the number three.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Group of three):
  • The director, producer, and lead actor formed a powerful creative trinity.
  • The trinity of values—liberty, equality, and fraternity—is central to the nation's motto.
• Noun (Theological concept):
  • The doctrine of the Trinity is a fundamental belief in many Christian denominations.
  • The priest gave a sermon on the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
• Noun (The number three):
  • A trinity of bells rang out across the town. (Literary)

Advanced Usage

• "Unholy trinity": A term used to describe a harmful or notorious group of three people or things.
  • Corruption, greed, and nepotism were the unholy trinity that brought down the corporation.
• To be referred to as a trinity: To be described as a significant or inseparable group of three.
  • In classical rhetoric, ethos, pathos, and logos are often spoken of as a trinity.

Variants and Related Words

• Trinitarian (adj): Pertaining to the doctrine of the Trinity.
  • Trinitarian theology is complex.
• Trinitarianism (n): The Christian doctrine of the Trinity.
  • The council debated points of Trinitarianism.

Synonyms

• Trio: A group of three people, especially musicians.
• Triad: A group of three, often connected people or things.
• Threesome: A group of three people (can be informal).
• Triunity: A state of being three in one (specifically theological).

Related Phrases

• Trinity Sunday: A feast day in the Christian calendar celebrating the Holy Trinity.
  • The church was decorated specially for Trinity Sunday.
• Trinity term: The third and final term of the academic year at some universities, notably Oxford.
  • Examinations are held during Trinity term.

Noun

1. three people considered as a unit
2. the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
3. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one