interfaith

adjective

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

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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 Yet there can be no credible interfaith movement without Jews and Muslims, the two largest minority faith communities in America, at its core. Walter Ruby, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024 Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024 The convergence of holidays also offer unique opportunities and challenges for interfaith families. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 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 7 Jan. 2025.

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interfaith

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