Meaning of faith in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /feɪθ/

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  1. 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. 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 »
  3. 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. 4. loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

    Examples

    • « keep the faith »
    • « they broke faith with their investors »