interfaith

[ in-ter-feyth ]

/ ˈɪn tərˈfeɪθ /

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of, operating, or occurring between persons belonging to different religions: an interfaith service.

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Origin of interfaith

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + faith

Words nearby interfaith

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Example sentences from the Web for interfaith

Most teams received either three new Christian or Muslim players to play alongside nine Christian players already on the team, thus creating a mix of interfaith teams and all-Christian teams.
Interfaith soccer teams eased Muslim-Christian tensions — to a point|Sujata Gupta|August 13, 2020|Science News
One is increasing the interfaith work that many in our community employ in hopes of reaching more people of other faiths.
Why Muslims Hate Terrorism More|Dean Obeidallah|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She strongly denied the assertion of some on the right that interfaith panel wants any mention of Islam removed from the exhibit.
The 9/11 Museum’s Muslim Problem|Dean Obeidallah|April 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Healthcare, hunger, homelessness, prison re-entry, and interfaith dialogue are all key areas plus more.
Are We Ready for a Muslim Pres?|Dean Obeidallah|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

More polite pushback comes in the form of counsel to stop appearing publicly and to end interfaith dialogue.
Moral Courage: Imam for Peace|Moral Courage|February 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or the time she participated in an interfaith prayer service on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Can Nadia Bolz-Weber Resurrect Liberal Christianity?|Jonathan D. Fitzgerald|November 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A similar ban or check on interfaith, which often means international, marriages is found among sectarian immigrant groups.
A Stake in the Land|Peter Alexander Speek

British Dictionary definitions for interfaith

interfaith

/ (ˌɪntəˈfeɪθ) /

adjective

relating to, between, or involving different religionsto forward interfaith relations

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