triune
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
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a group of three
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(often capital) another word for Trinity
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of triune
1595–1605; tri- + -une < Latin ūnus one
Example Sentences
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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
This system also asserts the divinity of Christ, the triune nature of God, the divine decrees, the plenary inspiration of Scripture, eternal punishment, and eternal life.
From Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors by Clarke, James Freeman
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