ˈtrɪnɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
the state of
being three. 2 a
group of three. 3 (the Trinity or
Holy Trinity) Theol. the three persons of the
Christian Godhead (Father,
Son,
and Holy Spirit). øTrinity
Brethren the members of Trinity
House. Trinity House
Brit. an
association concerned with the licensing of pilots, the
erection and
maintenance of buoys, lighthouses,
etc., in England, Wales, etc. Trinity
Sunday the
next Sunday
after Whit Sunday. Trinity
term Brit. the
university and
law term
beginning after
Easter. [ME f. OF trinit÷ f. L trinitas -tatis
triad (as TRINE)]