Word
interfaith
Phoneticsin·ter·faith, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɝˈfeɪθ/
UK/ˌɪntəfˈeɪθ/
Definition
adj. relating to people of different religions working together or meeting together. You use this when people from different faiths share ideas or help each other.
adj. relating to or involving people of different religions. Often describes collaborative efforts or organizations aimed at promoting understanding and cooperation between various religious groups.
Examples
“The city hosts an interfaith festival every summer.”
“The local community center provides an interfaith space where people of all backgrounds can gather for prayer or meditation.”
“By fostering interfaith dialogue, the organization seeks to bridge cultural divides and build a more cohesive society through shared values and mutual respect.”
Examples
simple
“The city hosts an interfaith festival every summer.”
contextual
“The local community center provides an interfaith space where people of all backgrounds can gather for prayer or meditation.”
complex
“By fostering interfaith dialogue, the organization seeks to bridge cultural divides and build a more cohesive society through shared values and mutual respect.”
Real-World Examples
“In 2020, popular jewellery brand Tanishq withdrew an advertisement featuring an interfaith couple after it faced right-wing backlash online.” “We saw this with a member of Rabbis for Human Rights whom we met during an interfaith service near the Gaza border crossing, and who said he opposes his government’s war in Gaza.” Etymology
From inter- + faith.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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