interfaith

adjective

in·​ter·​faith ˌin-tər-ˈfāth How to pronounce interfaith (audio)
: involving persons of different religious faiths

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Bigger Than Belief is a weekly, interfaith podcast that examines belief through the personal stories of believers – with a goal of discussing faith in a way that is relevant, true, and easy to understand. Adam Duxter, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Instead, during his speech, Charles voiced support as a Christian for interfaith relationships at a time when the United States and Israel are at war in the Middle East. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 In the difficult period for interfaith dialogue following the September 11 attacks, Ramadan publicly condemned the suicide bombings, including before Muslim audiences. André Munro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interfaith

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interfaith was in 1932

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“Interfaith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfaith. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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interfaith

adjective
in·​ter·​faith ˌint-ər-ˈfāth How to pronounce interfaith (audio)
: involving persons of different religious faiths
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