faith-based
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of faith-based
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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I’d love to see her encourage more people to contribute by volunteering for organizations like SELAH, or for faith-based groups and non-profits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
The University of California, Berkeley’s Terner Center counts 47,000 acres of developable faith-based land in California.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
For months, faith-based and secular groups there have marshalled thousands of volunteers to prepare for a potential mass deportation event they fear could result in a humanitarian crisis.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Semenyo is a devout Christian and has faith-based tattoos etched across his body.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Whenever I found myself up against my mother’s faith-based obstinacy, I would try, as respectfully as possible, to counter with an opposing point of view.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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