What is the meaning of faith?

noun

  • A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
    • usage: "he lost his faith but not his morality"
  • Complete confidence in a person or plan etc.
    • usage: "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"
  • An institution to express belief in a divine power.
    • usage: "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
  • Loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person.
    • usage: "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Faith. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/faith/definitions/1193833
ChicagoWordNet. 2010. "Faith" http://smartdefine.org/faith/definitions/1193833 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardWordNet 2010, Faith, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/faith/definitions/1193833>.
MLAWordNet. "Faith" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/faith/definitions/1193833>
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