interreligious
adjective
in·ter·re·li·gious
ˌin-tər-ri-ˈli-jəs 
variants
or less commonly inter-religious
: of, occurring between, or existing between members of two or more religions
interreligious marriages
an interreligious community
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In the world of interreligious affairs, there are those who seek to rally allies and there are those who seek to become friends.
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Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Vatican framed the visit to the two Muslim-majority countries as a gesture of interreligious dialogue, as well as support for local minority Christian communities.
—Ramazan Kılınç, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2020, a 300-seat auditorium at the student union was named for Solomon and Etta Brachman, whom TCU applauded for their philanthropy, civic and business leadership and interreligious ties.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
Born in Chicago and formerly serving in Lagos during the 1980s, Pope Leo has quickly become a figure of significant global interest, not only for his nationality but for his calls to prioritize peace, justice and interreligious dialogue.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Vatican framed the visit to the two Muslim-majority countries as a gesture of interreligious dialogue, as well as support for local minority Christian communities.
—Ramazan Kılınç, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2020, a 300-seat auditorium at the student union was named for Solomon and Etta Brachman, whom TCU applauded for their philanthropy, civic and business leadership and interreligious ties.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
Born in Chicago and formerly serving in Lagos during the 1980s, Pope Leo has quickly become a figure of significant global interest, not only for his nationality but for his calls to prioritize peace, justice and interreligious dialogue.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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“Interreligious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interreligious. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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