tritheist

noun

tri·​the·​ist ˈtrī(ˌ)thēə̇st How to pronounce tritheist (audio)
(ˈ)trīˈth-
: a believer in tritheism

Word History

Etymology

Late Greek tritheos believing in three gods + English -ist

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“Tritheist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tritheist. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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