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trin·i·ty  (trn-t)
n. pl. trin·i·ties
1. A group consisting of three closely related members. Also called triunity.
2. Trinity Theology In most Christian faiths, the union of three divine persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God. Also called Trine.
3. Trinity Trinity Sunday.

[Middle English trinite, from Old French, from Latin trnits, from trnus, trine; see trine.]

trinity
Noun
pl -ties a group of three people or things [Latin trinus triple]

Trinity
Noun
Christianity the union of three persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God

Trinity any combination or set of three persons; three things united into one, 1542.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.trinitytrinity - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
digit, figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"
2.trinityTrinity - the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead
Almighty, Creator, Divine, God Almighty, Godhead, Lord, Maker, Jehovah - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
hypostasis of Christ, hypostasis - any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united
3.trinitytrinity - three people considered as a unit
assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place
triumvirate - a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority

trinity
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Spanish Trinity [ˈtrɪnɪtɪ] n the Trinity → la Trinidad
French Trinity [ˈtrɪnɪtɪ] n the Trinity → la Trinité
German trinity [ˈtrɪnɪtɪ] n (Rel) → Dreieinigkeit f
Italian Trinity [ˈtrɪnɪtɪ] n the Trinity → la Trinità

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, rector of Trinity Church, Boston, to preach the Commencement sermon.
was found among some other old books in Trinity College, Dublin, and given to Francis Dujon.
I was at Trinity, and I found her at home on my coming down the second summer.
 
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