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trinitarian

adjective
trin·​i·​tar·​i·​an | \ ËŒtri-nÉ™-ˈter-Ä“-É™n How to pronounce trinitarian (audio) \

Definition of trinitarian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 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

noun

Definition of Trinitarian (Entry 2 of 2)

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
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Noun

Trinitarianism \ ËŒtri-​nÉ™-​ˈter-​Ä“-​É™-​ËŒni-​zÉ™m How to pronounce Trinitarianism (audio) \ noun

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 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, "‘The Hymnal’ Review: How to Make a Joyful Noise," 23 Dec. 2018

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First Known Use of trinitarian

Adjective

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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