interfaith

American

[in-ter-feyth] / ˈɪn tərˈfeɪθ /

adjective

of, operating, or occurring between persons belonging to different religions.

an interfaith service.

interfaith British

/ ˌɪntəˈfeɪθ /

adjective

relating to, between, or involving different religions

to forward interfaith relations

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Etymology

Origin of interfaith

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + faith

Example Sentences

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The pontiff belongs to the Augustinian religious order and had previously called for interfaith dialogue in the North African country.

From BBC

Leo's visit, which is expected to focus on interfaith dialogue, comes 30 years after the beheading of seven French Trappist monks from a monastery during the 1990s civil war.

From Barron's

Rabbi Walker also highlighted the progress made in growing interfaith relations.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia’s official religious network, which used to promote radicalism, now spreads the message of interfaith dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal

The event included interfaith invocations, musical performances and block party-style celebrations along Broadway’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing attention to the city’s cultural and political diversity.

From Salon

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