interfaith

[ in-ter-feyth ]

/ ˈɪn tərˈfeɪθ /

adjective

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

Nearby words

interface, interfacial, interfacial canal, interfacial tension, interfacing, interfaith, interfascicular, interfascicular cambium, interfenestration, interfere, interference

Origin of interfaith

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + faith

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Examples from the Web for interfaith

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
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

The priest, a big promoter of interfaith dialogue in Syria, was cheered upon his arrival in Raqqa.
Killing the Peacemaker|Jamie Dettmer|August 15, 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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Word Origin and History for interfaith

interfaith

adj.

1921, from inter- + faith.