interfaith

adjective

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

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President Trump, his family and top administration officials attended an interfaith prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 21, 2025, presided over by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington. John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025 One telling example: his interfaith prayers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The pope, who passed away at the age of 88, left behind a legacy defined by his outspoken advocacy for interfaith dialogue and his efforts to address global human rights issues. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 He was known for his openness to engaging in interfaith dialogue between Catholics and other denominations, an effort that’s also been reflected between various religious groups in Miami. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interfaith

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 May. 2025.

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interfaith

adjective
in·​ter·​faith
ˌint-ər-ˈfāth
: involving persons of different religious faiths
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