interfaith

adjective

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

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Local Jewish leaders decried the incident at the Beachwood Public Library, appearing alongside other interfaith leaders at a press conference on May 12 outside a local church to denounce the burnings. Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025 Progressive Christian denominations actively condemned anti-South Asian violence, fostering interfaith alliances. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025 As a prominent religious figure, Pope Leo’s dedication to interfaith dialogue will foster mutual understanding, peace, and cooperation among diverse faith communities, thus reducing global religious tensions. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025 He is also actively involved in peace negotiations, humanitarian efforts, and interfaith dialogue, reflecting Pope Francis' global pastoral priorities. Hannah Parry amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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interfaith

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