Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 At its core was a conviction that the Holy Spirit moves through believers in supernatural ways — speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing and other miracles. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025 Holy Spirit, surround him with TRUTH, LIGHT, and PROTECTION. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Some restaurants soar: their dining rooms are spacious, their windows big, their ceilings lofty enough to hold the Holy Spirit. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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Holy Spirit

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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