trinitarian

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adjective

trin·​i·​tar·​i·​an ˌtri-nə-ˈter-ē-ən How to pronounce trinitarian (audio)
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capitalized : of or relating to the Trinity, the doctrine of the Trinity, or adherents to that doctrine
2
: having three parts or aspects : threefold

Trinitarian

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noun

1
: a member of a religious teaching and nursing order for men founded in France in 1198 by John of Matha and Philip of Valois
2
: one who subscribes to the doctrine of the Trinity
Trinitarianism noun

Examples of trinitarian in a Sentence

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Adjective
However, trinitarian beliefs can vary among Mormon denominations. Aj Willingham, CNN, 29 Apr. 2023 But these works are neither more nor less committed to trinitarian Christianity than Blake’s are to his eccentric spiritualism or Shelley’s to his atheism. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trinitarian was in 1628

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“Trinitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trinitarian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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