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 expansive white building with its blue tiled roof has been the backdrop for daily connections to God, countless Eid celebrations and events that welcomed interfaith communities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“Besides, Imam Malik and Baba want it to be an interfaith event again.”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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