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interreligious

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

adjective

  1. existing or communicating between different religions.


interreligious British  
/ ˌɪntərɪˈlɪdʒəs /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of interreligious

First recorded in 1890–95; inter- + religious

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Around half of Israelis believed that entering a church is forbidden, up from 10% in 2008, according to a poll published in September by the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue, an Israel-based interreligious group.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

“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

The Vatican hasn’t made a formal announcement about the meeting, which would take place at an interreligious gathering in Nur Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, that both leaders have promised to attend.

From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2022

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

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