interfaith

American

[in-ter-feyth] / ˈɪn tərˈfeɪθ /

adjective

of, operating, or occurring between persons belonging to different religions.

an interfaith service.

interfaith British

/ ˌɪntəˈfeɪθ /

adjective

relating to, between, or involving different religions

to forward interfaith relations

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Etymology

Origin of interfaith

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + faith

Example Sentences

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Justine, how much do you relate to your character Morgan in the interfaith romantic comedy “Nobody Wants This”? Or is it more like you want to fix her?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Another point of pride: Forming the Interfaith Clergy Alliance, where she and other religious leaders helped worshipers form an interfaith community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Ties between the two states date back to the Middle Ages and they share interests such as promoting interfaith dialogue and environmental protection.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

They will also attend an interfaith event, designed to build bridges between religions.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

And then they decided to open up the lawn for the interfaith carnival and raise funds for rebuilding.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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