trinity

n. a group of three people or things that are seen as a single unit.

n. a group or set of three people or things; a triad or trio considered as a collective whole.

“The film's success was built on a trinity of great acting, music, and directing.”

“The architect's design was based on a holy trinity of light, space, and sustainable materials, ensuring the building felt both modern and natural.”

n. in the Christian religion, the three parts of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

n. the union of three divine persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in one Godhead.

“The priest spoke about the mystery of the Trinity during the Sunday service.”

“Medieval theologians spent centuries debating the nature of the Trinity and how three distinct persons could exist as one essence.”

n. the third and final part of the school year at some universities, like Oxford or Dublin.

n. the third term of the academic year at the University of Oxford, the University of Dublin, and other institutions.

“Students are busy preparing for their final exams during the Trinity term.”

“The university traditionally holds its most prestigious garden parties during the final weeks of Trinity.”

British English · Formal

n. the code name for the first time a nuclear bomb was ever exploded, in 1945.

n. the code name of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon, conducted by the United States Army in New Mexico in 1945.

“The Trinity test changed the course of human history forever.”

“Scientists at Los Alamos watched the Trinity explosion from a distance, realizing the terrifying power they had unleashed.”

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