interfaith

adjective

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

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Together, these houses of worship helped form the start of what became the Sanctuary Movement in America, a moment of interfaith civil disobedience that spread across the country. Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026 In addition to the religious activities, it is renowned for its wide range of educational, public and interfaith programs and workshops. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Through interfaith dialogue and symbolic acts, religious leaders often act as diplomats to strengthen relationships with other faith groups as part of religious diplomacy. Ramazan Kılınç, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025 What to Watch For The Vatican is expected to emphasize Christian unity, interfaith dialogue and support for vulnerable communities. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025 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 21 Jan. 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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