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 faith faith /ˈfeɪθ/

noun

  1. () A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny  ( religious belief , faith , religion )
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
     He lost his faith but not his morality
    he lost his faith but not his morality
  2. () Complete confidence in a person or plan etc  ( trust , faith )
    complete confidence in a person or plan etc
     He cherished the faith of a good woman
    he cherished the faith of a good woman
     The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
    the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
  3. () An institution to express belief in a divine power  ( organized religion , organised religion [British] , faith , religion )
    an institution to express belief in a divine power
     He was raised in the Baptist religion
    he was raised in the Baptist religion
     A member of his own faith contradicted him
    a member of his own faith contradicted him
  4. () Loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person  ( faith )
    loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
     Keep the faith
    keep the faith
     They broke faith with their investors
    they broke faith with their investors