triune

American  

[trahy-yoon] / ˈtraɪ jun /

adjective

1. three in one; constituting a trinity in unity, as the Godhead.

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noun

1. (initial capital letter) the Trinity.

triune British  

/ ˈtraɪjuːn /

adjective

1. constituting three in one, esp the three persons in one God of the Trinity

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noun

1. a group of three

2. (often capital) another word for Trinity

Other Word Forms

• triunity
  noun

Etymology

Origin of triune

1595–1605; tri- + -une < Latin ūnus one

Example Sentences

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triune

The other myth about the lizard brain, or the triune brain, is that you've got some sort of unevolved part of your brain that would be akin to something that a lizard might be using.

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2022

Her document begins by affirming her faith in the triune God and the divinity of Jesus and goes on to cite respected evangelical theologians, including Timothy George.

From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2016

Boehner bore the burden of this triune responsibility better than most.

From US News ● Sep. 25, 2015

All adult Trail Life USA leaders must sign a statement of faith and values that begins, “We believe there is one triune God.”

From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2014

The ancient inhabitants of Siberia worshiped a triune God.

From Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning by Doane, T. W.