faith (/feɪθ/)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
🔊 /feɪθ/
Meaning
Meaning: strong belief, trust
Strong belief or trust in someone or something, often without proof, and especially in a religious sense. It can also mean a particular religion.
Examples
🗣 Her faith gave her strength to endure the long illness without ever losing hope.
Etymology
From Old French ‘feid’, from Latin ‘fides’ (trust, faith), from ‘fidere’ (to trust).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in religious and everyday contexts of trust and conviction.
Tags: religion, belief