tritheism

[ trahy-thee-iz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. belief in three Gods, especially in the doctrine that the three persons of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) are three distinct Gods, each an independent center of consciousness and determination.

tritheism

/ ˈtraɪθɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. theol belief in three gods, esp in the Trinity as consisting of three distinct gods

Derived Forms

• ˌtritheˈistic, adjective
• ˈtritheist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• trithe·ist noun adjective
• trithe·istic trithe·isti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tritheism¹

First recorded in 1670–80; tri- + theism