Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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In these days, the Christian community observes Pentecost, which is the celebration of the driving winds of the Holy Spirit, which enabled people to speak their own languages and to understand one another. Michael Pham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026 Maldonado is well-known in Miami for hosting intense services at his West Kendall church that often involve speaking in tongues and channeling the Holy Spirit. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 The reverse side features a rising dove to symbolize the Holy Spirit. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026 On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 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

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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