Holy Spirit

American  

[hoh-lee spir-it] / ˈhoʊ li ˈspɪr ɪt /

noun

1. the spirit of God.

   Wind is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

2. the presence of God as part of a person's religious experience.

   I felt the Holy Spirit in the room with me, leading and guiding me in prayer.

3. Also called Holy Ghost.  Christianity. the third person of the Trinity.

   I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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Holy Spirit British  

noun

1. Christianity the third person of the Trinity

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Holy Spirit Cultural  

1. In the belief of many Christians (see also Christian), one of the three persons in the one God, along with the Father and the Son (Jesus is the Son); the Holy Spirit is also called the Holy Ghost. Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection. The Spirit came to the disciples of Jesus on Pentecost.

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Etymology

Origin of Holy Spirit

First recorded in 1300–50

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Holy Spirit

"Kids are doing their best and the Holy Spirit is doing the rest," the local pastor posted on Facebook.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Nigeria's Brotherhood of the Cross and Star sees in its founder, the late Olumba Olumba Obu, "the Holy Spirit" and "the Triune God", according to its website.

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

“The internet was a genuine worship space where the Holy Spirit was present,” Mr. Jin said in a 2024 lecture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

The NAR is a loosely organized but influential charismatic Christian movement that shares similarities with Pentecostalism, especially in its belief that God actively communicates with believers through the Holy Spirit.

From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2025

The third church offered passion and catharsis; it was a place where you truly felt the presence of the Holy Spirit inside you.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah