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Trinitarian

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Trin·i·tar·i·an  (trn-târ-n)
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to the Christian Trinity.
b. Believing or professing belief in the Christian Trinity or the doctrine of the Trinity.
2. trinitarian Having three members, parts, or facets.
n.
1. One who believes in the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.
2. A member of a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded in 1198 and now devoted to teaching, nursing, and pastoral work.

Trini·tari·an·ism n.

Trinitarian [ˌtrɪnɪˈtɛərɪən]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a person who believes in the doctrine of the Trinity
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a member of the Holy Trinity See Trinity [3]
adj
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) of or relating to the doctrine of the Trinity or those who uphold it
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) of or relating to the Holy Trinity
Trinitarianism  n

Trinitarian
a member of the monastic order founded in the late 12th century to redeem captive Christians from the Moors, or Muslims. Also called Redemptionist.
See also: Monks and Nuns
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Trinitarian - adherent of TrinitarianismTrinitarian - adherent of Trinitarianism          
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another


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