interfaith

American

[in-ter-fayth] / 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

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interfaith

A coalition of religious and interfaith groups led by Washington-based Indian American Muslim Council intends to protest Saturday’s event and has a van with video monitors plying Manhattan streets denouncing it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

When Cincinnati-based Ignite Peace, a group founded by Catholic sisters that has since become an interfaith organization, planned the “ICE: We See You” response for Sunday, they encouraged participants to wear “religious garments.”

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

The expansive white building with its blue tiled roof has been the backdrop for daily connections to God, countless Eid celebrations and events that welcomed interfaith communities.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

Its imam regularly participated in interfaith prayers alongside the pastor of a local Protestant church.

From Barron's ● May 19, 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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