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

His organization, a coalition of nonprofits, faith-based groups and community leaders, has launched a Change.org petition to gather signatures to support renaming it Dolores Huerta Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"We are pleased to be able to give victims a safe channel to access specialist services completely independently from the police or any faith-based institution."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

He has gained momentum with his faith-based and inclusive messaging that his campaign hopes will draw in moderates and crossover voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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