tritheism

noun

tri·​the·​ism ˈtrī-thē-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce tritheism (audio)
: the doctrine that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct Gods
tritheist noun or adjective
tritheistic adjective
or tritheistical

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tritheism was in 1678

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“Tritheism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tritheism. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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