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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

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A separate matched-pair study covering 2007 to 2015 concluded that faith-based funds do not systematically underperform comparable secular funds.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Released by independent Angel Studios, known as a faith-based operation that eschews traditional Hollywood approaches, the film features stars Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis and Mary-Louise Parker and showcases William Franklyn-Mille as Washington.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Russell Findlay said the scenes were "truly horrific" and that faith-based attacks had "absolutely no place in our country".

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Erwin, 43, grew up in Alabama and built his career around faith-based films such as ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘Jesus Revolution.’

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 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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