faith
UK: feɪθ | US: feɪθ
n. complete trust or confidence in someone or something
n. strong belief in a religion, based on spiritual conviction
n. a system of religious belief (e.g., "the Christian faith")
faith = fai<trust> + th<noun suffix>
- fai (from Old French feid, Latin fides <trust, loyalty>)
- th (noun-forming suffix, common in Old English)
Etymology Origin:
The word faith traces back to the Latin fides, meaning "trust" or "loyalty," which evolved into Old French feid before entering Middle English as faith. The suffix -th (like in truth, growth) solidifies it as an abstract noun. The core idea of "trust" has remained central, though its usage expanded to include religious devotion.
She kept her faith in humanity despite the hardships.
His faith in God guided him through difficult times.
Interfaith dialogues promote understanding among different religions.
The team played with unwavering faith in their coach’s strategy.
Breaking a promise can shatter someone’s faith in you.