interfaith

adjective

in·​ter·​faith ˌin-tər-ˈfāth How to pronounce interfaith (audio)
: involving persons of different religious faiths

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But advocates for interfaith families say much more needs to be done. — Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2026 Every Sunday, an interfaith prayer vigil is held on the shoulder of Highway 41, across the road from the entrance to Alligator Alcatraz. — Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Bigger Than Belief is a weekly, interfaith podcast that examines belief through the personal stories of believers – with a goal of discussing faith in a way that is relevant, true, and easy to understand. — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interfaith

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interfaith was in 1932

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“Interfaith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfaith. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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interfaith

adjective
in·​ter·​faith ˌint-ər-ˈfāth How to pronounce interfaith (audio)
: involving persons of different religious faiths
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