trilogy
Americannoun
plural
trilogies-
a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
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(in ancient Greek drama) a series of three complete and usually related tragedies performed at the festival of Dionysus and forming a tetralogy with the satyr play.
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a group of three related things.
noun
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a series of three related works, esp in literature, etc
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(in ancient Greece) a series of three tragedies performed together at the Dionysian festivals
Etymology
Origin of trilogy
From the Greek word trilogía, dating back to 1655–65. See tri-, -logy
Example Sentences
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He wrote more than two dozen books, including Cold War spy trilogies and World War II nonfiction.
At Dodger Stadium, the threepeat hype video was a movie trailer with this tag line: “Great sequels build legendary trilogies.”
From Los Angeles Times
That was followed by the Hobbit film trilogy and a big-budget Amazon Prime TV spin-off.
From BBC
In between clips, text on screen reads: "This December, experience the epic conclusion of the Dune trilogy."
From BBC
The final installment of the trilogy will hit theaters Dec. 18.
From Los Angeles Times
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