Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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Structured in three chapters modeled on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the film follows Johnny, a pastor from Taiwan whose sermons have built him a large Singaporean following at a popular megachurch. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 However, late Tuesday afternoon, election staff at Hawthorne Hill Elementary School, Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Longview Community Center reported running out of ballots, JCEB Democratic Director Sara Zorich told The Star. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy Spirit

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Spirit was in the 14th century

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“Holy Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Spirit. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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Holy Spirit

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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