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faith-based

American  
[feyth-beyst] / ˈfeɪθˌbeɪst /

adjective

  1. affiliated with, supported by, or based on a religion or religious group.

    faith-based charities.

Etymology

Origin of faith-based

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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Leap of Faith, based on the 1992 Steve Martin movie of the same name, was adapted into a musical with a score by Alan Menken.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2012

Faith based on knowledge is the highest means of devotion.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

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