faith-based

American  

[feyth-beyst] / ˈfeɪθˌbeɪst /

adjective

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

   faith-based charities.

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Etymology

Origin of faith-based

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Fiduciary responsibility requires investment managers and advisers to act in “the best interest of the investor,” and it applies even when the investor is seeking nonfinancial outcomes such as environmental, social, faith-based or humanitarian gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The committee also expressed alarm at Washington's decision to rescind longstanding guidelines and policies limiting immigration enforcement operations and arrests near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When asked about the regulations around faith-based charities in general, the Fundraising Regulator said some had not always been aware that their activities constitute fundraising, which must be carried out in accordance with the code.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“I’m grateful that you gave me the opportunity to make it happen because what happened here helped every single faith-based church in the area,” Barger said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 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