interreligious

American  

[in-ter-ri-lij-uhs] / ˌɪn tər rɪˈlɪdʒ əs /

adjective

1. existing or communicating between different religions.

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interreligious British  

/ ˌɪntərɪˈlɪdʒəs /

adjective

1. conducted, involving, or existing between two or more religious groups or movements

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• interreligiously
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of interreligious

First recorded in 1890–95; inter- + religious

Example Sentences

“It’s very clear Benedict is a true friend of the Jewish people,” said Rabbi David Rosen, who heads the interreligious relations office for the American Jewish Committee, at the time of Benedict’s retirement.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2022

That report highlighted the remarks of David Rosen, the former chief rabbi of Ireland and currently the American Jewish Committee's international director of interreligious affairs, who called the event a "breakthrough."

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2022

The pontiff convened an interreligious event in the southern plain of Ur, the purported birthplace of Abraham.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2021

Pope Francis will then attend an interreligious meeting at the ancient site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2021

Present concerns of the Holy See include the   failing health of Pope John Paul II, interreligious dialogue and   reconciliation, and the application of church doctrine in an era of   rapid change and globalization.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency