Trialism
//ˈtɹʌɪəlɪzm̩// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A union of three states or political entities. uncountable
"The consequence of an unsuccessful war might be concession to the Slavs, perhaps the ‘trialism’ which would undo Austro-Hungarian ‘dualism’."
- 2 The doctrine of the existence of body, soul, and spirit in human beings. uncountable
Example
More examples"The consequence of an unsuccessful war might be concession to the Slavs, perhaps the ‘trialism’ which would undo Austro-Hungarian ‘dualism’."
Etymology
From trial + -ism.
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