Meaning of faith in English

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Noun
faith
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French feid, from Latin fides
Definitions
1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Examples
- « he lost his faith but not his morality »
2. complete confidence in a person or plan etc
Examples
- « he cherished the faith of a good woman »
- « the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust »
Derived terms
3. institution to express belief in a divine power
Examples
- « he was raised in the Baptist religion »
- « a member of his own faith contradicted him »
4. loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
Examples
- « keep the faith »
- « they broke faith with their investors »

Famous quotes

« There are a lot of things I can take, and a few that I can't. What I can't take is when my older brother, who's everything that I want to be, starts losing faith in things. I saw that look in your eyes last night. I don't ever want to see that look in your eyes again. »
M. Night Shyamalan
« I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization. »
Harry S. Truman
« We're reclaiming America and restoring honor. I believe we do that with faith, with hope, with charity, and honoring our brothers and our sisters as we honor each other. »
Alveda King
« Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested. »
Elizabeth I
« Democrats are people who raise your taxes and spend your money on weird stuff. They steal your guns, and they spit on your faith. »
Grover Norquist