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In the context of interfaith encounter, we need to bring to the surface how our actual beliefs shape what we do - not simply to agree that kindness is better than cruelty.
Rowan Williams

Meaning of "interfaith" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INTERFAITH

interfaith  [ˌɪntəˈfeɪθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTERFAITH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Interfaith is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INTERFAITH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

interfaith

Interfaith dialogue

The term interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative, constructive and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions and/or spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional levels. It is distinct from syncretism or alternative religion, in that dialogue often involves promoting understanding between different religions to increase acceptance of others, rather than to synthesize new beliefs. Some also use the term interpath dialogue to be more inclusive of atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other non-religious people, and to be more accurate concerning many world religions that do not place the same emphasis on "faith" as some Western religions. Throughout the world there are local, regional, national and international interfaith initiatives; many are formally or informally linked and constitute larger networks or federations. The often quoted "There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions.

Definition of interfaith in the English dictionary

The definition of interfaith in the dictionary is relating to, between, or involving different religions.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTERFAITH


baith
beɪθ
faith
feɪθ
Galbraith
ɡælˈbreɪθ
graith
ɡreɪθ
haith
heɪθ
misfaith
ˈmɪsˌfeɪθ
saithe
seɪθ
scaith
skeɪθ
skaith
skeɪθ
unfaith
ʌnˈfeɪθ
wraith
reɪθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTERFAITH

interface
interfacial
interfacially
interfacing
interfaculty
interfamilial
interfamily
interfascicular
interfemoral
interfere
interference
interference fit
interferential
interferer
interfering
interferingly
interferogram
interferometer
interferometric
interferometrically

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTERFAITH

act of faith
article of faith
bad faith
confession of faith
Defender of the Faith
good faith
justification by faith
leap of faith
profession of faith
saith
utmost good faith

Synonyms and antonyms of interfaith in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «interfaith» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTERFAITH

Find out the translation of interfaith to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of interfaith from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «interfaith» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

信仰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

interreligiosa
570 millions of speakers

English

interfaith
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आपसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأديان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

межконфессиональный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inter-religioso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আস্থাযোগ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

interreligieux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antara agama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

inter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

異教徒間の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

종교 간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Interfaith
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tín ngưỡng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மதநல்லிணக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इंटरफेथ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dinlerarası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

interconfessionale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

międzyreligijny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

міжконфесійний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

interconfesional
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαθρησκειακή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

intergeloof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Interfaith
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of interfaith

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERFAITH»

The term «interfaith» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.710 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERFAITH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about interfaith

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2 QUOTES WITH «INTERFAITH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word interfaith.
1
Jan Schakowsky
I was proud to witness American Jewish organizations found the Save Darfur Coalition in June 2004 to mobilize a coordinated interfaith response to the ongoing humanitarian disaster.
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Rowan Williams
In the context of interfaith encounter, we need to bring to the surface how our actual beliefs shape what we do - not simply to agree that kindness is better than cruelty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTERFAITH»

Discover the use of interfaith in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to interfaith and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, ...
A collaborating pastor, rabbi and Imam share their stories, challenges, and the inner spiritual work necessary to go beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality.
Don Mackenzie, Ted Falcon, Jamal Rahman, 2009
2
Building the Interfaith Youth Movement: Beyond Dialogue to ...
Additional chapters articulate the theory and methodology of this important new movement. This book is a must-read for college chaplains, religious leaders who work with youth, and students and scholars of contemporary religion."
Eboo Patel, Patrice Brodeur, 2006
3
Unity in Diversity: Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East
Above all, this important book demonstrates the desire for interfaith dialogue in these polarized societies, and the extent to which, against strong odds, religious communities are connecting with each other.
Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Amal Khoury, Emily Welty, 2007
4
'Til Faith Do Us Part: The Rise of Interfaith Marriage and ...
Naomi Schaefer Riley offers a compelling look at the struggles of interfaith marriages in the United States.
Naomi Schaefer Riley, 2013
5
The Interfaith Alternative: Embracing Spiritual Diversity
"---Wesley Yamaka, retired United Methodist clergy "This book ... invites our spiritual traditions to reclaim the centrality of "orthopraxy" -- acting with compassion to build a world of justice and peace.
Steven Greenebaum, 2013
6
Celebrating Interfaith Marriages: Creating Your ...
A full section of readings, both biblical and secular, are here too, as well as anecdotes that will reassure and amuse. No interfaith couple will want to be without this essential handbook when they plan their special day.
Devon A. Lerner, 2011
7
Your Interfaith Wedding: A Guide to Blending Faiths, ...
This book can help couples learn more about each other's faiths and family mindset, freeing them to create a wedding that truly blesses their married life.
Laurie Sue Brockway, 2010
8
Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Part One of a Two-Volume ...
This book clarifies such a Buddhist view of inter-religious dialogue from various perspectives, and it shows a leading Buddhist thinker of the twentieth century engaged in ongoing dialogue with a variety of Western theologies and ...
Masao Abe, Steven Heine, 1995
9
Foucault, Christianity and Interfaith Dialogue
Foucault, Christianity and Interfaith Dialogue develops a new model for interfaith dialogue using the work of the French historian of ideas, Michel Foucault.
Henrique Pinto, 2003
10
Interchurch and Interfaith Relations: Seventh-day Adventist ...
This book contains the first comprehensive collection of Seventh-day Adventist texts and statements on interchurch and interfaith relations.
Stefan Höschele, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTERFAITH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term interfaith is used in the context of the following news items.
1
than 1000 attend interfaith memorial service for slain Marines
Supporters gather for an interfaith vigil at Olivet Baptist Church held in remembrance of victims of the July, 16 shootings on Friday, July 17, ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
2
Cincinnati Catholics and Muslims to celebrate 50 years of …
Cincinnati Catholics and Muslims to celebrate 50 years of encouraging interfaith understanding. Two great religions help and learn from each ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
3
Chattanooga: US Senators Corker, Alexander Take Part In …
Hundreds of people gathered in Olivet Baptist Church in Chattanooga Friday evening for an interfaith memorial service to honor the four ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
4
Jesus Loves Kalamazoo hosts block party at Interfaith Homes …
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Interfaith Homes was alive Thursday night as community members joined Jesus Loves Kalamazoo in a block barbeque. «MLive.com, Jul 15»
5
Ignatius and Islam: Uncovering interfaith intersections | National …
Ignatius and Islam: Uncovering interfaith intersections. Muslim worshippers attend Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan at the ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
6
Faith briefs: Interfaith Dialogue sets monthly meeting | Lubbock …
Lubbock Interfaith Dialogue will have its monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. July 28 at the St. John's United Methodist Church, 1501 University ... «LubbockOnline.com, Jul 15»
7
Interfaith Ramadan: The essence may be traceable in your faith …
Whether you are an Atheist, Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Native American, Pagan, Shinto, Sikh, Wicca, or Zoroastrian or ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
8
Celebrations, religious restrictions, and interfaith solidarity mark Eid al
Muslims in China were prohibited from religious observances during the holy month of Ramadan, while Muslims in Iceland faced 22 hours of ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
9
Temple of Harmony in Joliet to host interfaith conference
JOLIET – From 3 to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 2, Temple of Harmony in Joliet will host its annual interfaith conference. The topic is "The Art of Forgiveness. «The Herald-News, Jul 15»
10
National Interfaith Council condemns 'snake feeding' prophet
JOHANNESBURG - The National Interfaith Council of South Africa has condemned the actions of a so-called prophet who fed snakes to ... «Eyewitness News, Jul 15»

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