faith
(fāth)
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman fed, from Latin fidēs.]
noun
- Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
- Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See synonyms at belief See synonyms at trust
- Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
- Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
- The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
- A set of principles or beliefs.
idioms
- in faith
- Indeed; truly.