Interfaith: meaning, definitions and examples
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interfaith
[ ˌɪntərˈfeɪθ ]
religious dialogue
Interfaith refers to interactions, discussions, or relationships between people of different religious faiths. It often emphasizes mutual respect and understanding among diverse belief systems, aiming to foster harmony and cooperation in a multicultural context.
Synonyms
cross-faith, ecumenical, multifaith
Examples of usage
- Interfaith dialogue promotes peace.
- They organized an interfaith service last week.
- Interfaith meetings help bridge cultural gaps.
Translations
Translations of the word "interfaith" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inter-religioso
🇮🇳 अंतरधार्मिक
🇩🇪 zwischenreligiös
🇮🇩 lintas agama
🇺🇦 міжрелігійний
🇵🇱 międzyreligijny
🇯🇵 宗教間の
🇫🇷 interreligieux
🇪🇸 interreligioso
🇹🇷 dinler arası
🇰🇷 종교 간의
🇸🇦 بين الأديان
🇨🇿 mezi náboženský
🇸🇰 medzireligiózny
🇨🇳 宗教间的
🇸🇮 medverski
🇮🇸 millidómslegur
🇰🇿 дінаралық
🇬🇪 მთელი რელიგიური
🇦🇿 dinlərarası
🇲🇽 interreligioso
Etymology
The term 'interfaith' is derived from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between or among' and the word 'faith,' which comes from the Old French term 'feid' or 'feit,' derived from the Latin 'fides,' meaning 'trust, belief, or faith.' The use of 'interfaith' began to gain prominence in the 20th century as global religious diversity increased, particularly in the context of peace-building and communal harmony. Efforts emerged to promote understanding and cooperation among various faith traditions, especially in the wake of global conflicts driven by religious differences. Today, interfaith initiatives are recognized for their role in promoting tolerance and coexistence in increasingly pluralistic societies.