Trinity

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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

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