faith (f th)n.1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust. 3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters. 4. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will. 5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith. 6. A set of principles or beliefs. Idiom:
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman fed, from Latin fid s; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots.] |
faith Noun 1. strong belief in something, esp. without proof 2. a specific system of religious beliefs 3. complete confidence or trust, such as in a person or remedy 4. allegiance to a person or cause 5. bad faith dishonesty 6. good faith honesty [Latin fides trust, confidence]
Faitha reliance, in a search for religious truth, on faith alone. — fideist, n. — fideistic. adj. referring to or having a pure and genuine faith. the branch of theology that studies the characteristics of faith.
Faith of merchants: company of merchants— Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  faith - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"persecution - the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) vigil, watch - the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) consecration - (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" toleration - official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) traditionalism - adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters) censer, thurible - a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) cloister - a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions) habit - a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order orthodoxy - the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) meditation - (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) belief - any cognitive content held as true apophatism - the religious belief that God cannot be known but is completely `other' and must be described in negative terms (in terms of what God is not) cataphatism - the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image') doctrine of analogy, analogy - the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate cult - a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false; "it was a satanic cult" ecclesiasticism - religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices nature worship - a system of religion that deifies and worships natural forces and phenomena revealed religion - a religion founded primarily on the revelations of God to humankind theism - the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior Hindooism, Hinduism - a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils Brahmanism, Brahminism - the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads Jainism - religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being Sikhism - the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam Buddhism - the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth Hsuan Chiao, Taoism - popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic Shintoism, Shinto - the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors | | 2. |  faith - complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust"belief - any cognitive content held as true | | 3. | faith - an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"Hindooism, Hinduism - the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu Buddhism - a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha Khalsa - the group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699 Church of Scientology, Scientology - a new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955 and characterized by a belief in the power of a person's spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences through self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment Shinto - the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan cult - followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader cult - followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices canonize, saint, canonise - declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized" exorcise, exorcize - expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits" confirm - administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother's faith" | | 4. |  faith - loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors"allegiance, commitment, loyalty, dedication - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" |
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faith [feɪθ] n → fe f (= trust); confianza (= sect); religión f;
faith [feɪθ] n → foi f (= trust); confiance f (= sect); culte m, religion f;
faith [feɪθ] n → Glaube m;
faith [feɪθ] n → fede f (= trust); fiducia (= sect); religione f; fede f;
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