interfaith

adjective

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

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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say. Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025 The event, held at the Washington National Cathedral, included an interfaith prayer for the nation and drew national attention after a video of Budde's remarks circulated online. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 In churches and at interfaith events, Christians in Michigan have also weighed in with sermons about the conflict. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024 The University of North Florida closed its cultural centers and eliminated its interfaith and intercultural centers, which were open to all students. Erica Pandey, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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interfaith

adjective
in·​ter·​faith
ˌint-ər-ˈfāth
: involving persons of different religious faiths
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