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triune

American  
[trahy-yoon] / ˈtraɪ jun /

adjective

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


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a group of three

  2. (often capital) another word for Trinity

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of triune

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


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According to Feldman Barrett, the triune brain theory is simplistic, but the same lens has been applied to other aspects of the brain.

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2023

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

Our Master understood that Life, Truth, Love are the triune Principle of all pure theology; also, that this divine trinity is one infinite remedy for the opposite triad, sick- ness, sin, and death.

From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy

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