trinity
/ˈtɹɪnɪti/
Meanings
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noun
The doctrine in Christian theology that God is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; or, more fully, the Father in his role of creator; the Son in his role as redeemer; and the Holy Spirit in his role as sustainer of the universe.
- "The Holy Trinity is the foundation of Christian faith."
- "The doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery that cannot be fully understood by human intellect."
Pronunciation
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/ˈtɹɪnɪti/
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Synonyms
threesome , triad , trine , trio , triumvirate , troika , threeness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trinityunity , infinity , majority
Variants
List of all variants of trinity that leads to same resultTrinities , Trinity , Trinity Sunday , Trinity Sundays , Holy Trinities , Holy Trinity , holy trinities , holy trinity , the Trinity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin trinitas, meaning 'triad,' from trinus, meaning 'three.'
Trivia
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The Trinity is the only doctrine unique to Christianity.
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The concept of the Trinity was not formally defined until the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
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The word 'Trinity' does not appear in the Bible, but the concept is implied throughout.
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The Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus, bears the image of a crucified figure surrounded by three figures, which some interpret as representing the Trinity.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: The three persons of the Christian Trinity.
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Triune God: Another term for the Christian Trinity.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The concept of the Trinity has been a central tenet of Christian theology since the early Church Fathers. It has been the subject of much philosophical and theological debate, and has influenced art, literature, and music throughout history.
How to Memorize "trinity"
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visualize
- Imagine a triangle with three equal sides and three vertices. At each vertex, place a symbol representing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- Visualize a three-leafed shamrock, with each leaf representing one person of the Trinity. -
associate
- Associate the Father with the color blue, the Son with the color red, and the Holy Spirit with the color green.
- Think of the Father as the creator, the Son as the savior, and the Holy Spirit as the sustainer of life. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym FATHER to remember the persons of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Remember the phrase 'One God in three persons, neither three Gods nor one person.'
- Use the sentence 'The Father is to the Son what the Son is to the Holy Spirit.' to remember the relationships between the persons of the Trinity.
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