interreligious
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/ˌɪntərɪˈlɪdʒəs/
between religions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interreligious' originates from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and the word 'religious' from Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'pious, devout'.
Historical Evolution
'interreligious' evolved from the combination of 'inter-' and 'religious' in English, maintaining its meaning of involving multiple religions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'between religions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving different religions.
The conference focused on interreligious dialogue.
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