interfaith

adjective

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

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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 Her husband’s experiences leading interfaith dialogues grew more challenging in the aftermath of the attack. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 His work in Marseille, a city that's a microcosm of many of the world's challenges, including migration, climate change, income inequality and interfaith clashes, may help bolster his chances of leading the church through a host of secular problems. Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 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 20 May. 2025.

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interfaith

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