Trinitarian

//ˌtɹɪn.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who believes in the Trinity, the three persons of the Godhead.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Trinitarian. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    adherent of Trinitarianism wordnet
  4. 4
    A member of the Trinitarian order.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Believing in the Trinity. not-comparable

    "It was no less than whether the psychic movement in Britain was destined to take a Unitarian or a Trinitarian course."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Trinitarian. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to the Trinity (the three persons of the Godhead) or to the doctrine of Trinity. not-comparable

    "The influence of trinitarian iconography is evident to varying degrees. Teresa and Elizabeth, for example, make reference to particular visual images of the Trinity."

  4. 4
    Of or pertaining to a trinity, a group of three (almost exclusively when compared to the Christian Trinity). not-comparable, uncommon

    "In polytheism we find also a tendency to a trinitarian grouping of gods, and in each threefold group one god who was at least primus inter pares."

Example

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"But when, according to the Christian Trinitarian scheme, one part of God is represented by a dying man, and another part, called the Holy Ghost, by a flying pigeon, it is impossible that belief can attach itself to such wild conceits."

Etymology

From French trinitaire (from Medieval Latin trinitarius, from Latin trinitas + -arius) + -ian.

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