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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The 70-year-old pontiff will deliver around 25 speeches, as well as meeting political leaders, local Catholic communities and holding interfaith events.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

All are in agreement; it’s an interfaith love fest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This was followed by a private, interfaith celebration Nov. 29 in Washington, D.C., attended only by family.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

The pope is expected to emphasise interfaith dialogue and to call for peace during his visit to the Middle East, whose overall Christian community is diminishing.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

One Saturday, there was excitement in the air because we were having a citywide, interfaith youth picnic at Gillam Park to celebrate the end of the school year.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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