faith-based
|faith/based|
/feɪθ-beɪst/
religious foundation
Etymology
'faith-based' originates from the combination of 'faith,' meaning 'complete trust or confidence in someone or something,' and 'based,' meaning 'having as a foundation.'
'Faith' comes from Old French 'feid,' which evolved from Latin 'fides,' meaning 'trust, belief.' 'Based' comes from the Old English 'bæse,' meaning 'foundation.'
Initially, 'faith' meant 'trust or belief,' and 'based' meant 'foundation.' Together, they evolved to describe organizations or actions rooted in religious belief.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affiliated with a religious faith or organization.
The charity is a faith-based organization that provides support to the homeless.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 06:20