multifaith
|mul/ti/faith|
B2
/ˈmʌltiˌfeɪθ/
involving multiple religions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multifaith' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'faith' meaning 'belief or religion'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'multifaith' was coined in the 20th century to describe initiatives or contexts involving multiple religious traditions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving many faiths', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or relating to multiple religions or faiths.
The multifaith service was attended by people of various religious backgrounds.
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