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
ˈtrī-(ˌ)thē-ist How to pronounce tritheism (audio)
noun or adjective
tritheistic
ˌtrī-thē-ˈi-stik How to pronounce tritheism (audio)
adjective
or tritheistical
ˌtrī-thē-ˈi-sti-kəl How to pronounce tritheism (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Mar. 2023.

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